job control

Thân thiện

A computer operator uses job control to manage multiple tasks.

Definition

Noun: 1. A program or system function that manages and regulates the execution of jobs in a computing environment: Specifically, it refers to the software mechanism that handles the starting, stopping, pausing, and sequencing of tasks or jobs, typically in a multi-user or batch processing system. It prepares each job to be run by allocating resources and managing its lifecycle.

Usage

Job control is a fundamental concept in operating systems and command-line interfaces. It allows a user or system administrator to manage multiple processes from a single terminal session. - In a sentence (subject): Job control is essential for efficient batch processing. - In a sentence (object): The operating system provides sophisticated job control.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• Job control language (JCL): A scripting language used to instruct the job control system on how to run a batch job. (Note: This is a related compound term).
• Job control number: A unique identifier assigned to a job by the job control system for tracking.

Variants and Related Words

• Job controller (noun): The specific program or subsystem responsible for job control.
• Job (noun): A unit of work or a task submitted for execution.

Synonyms

• Process management (specifically for managing execution states)
• Task scheduling (closely related, focusing on the timing and order of job execution)

Related Phrases

• To bring a job under control: To manage a job using job control facilities.
  • The operator was able to bring the faulty print job under control.
• Job control commands: Specific commands (e.g., , , in Unix) used to interact with the job control system.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a program that is called to prepare each job to be run