At previous companies I've worked at, a user (e.g. SAP_BATCH) has been used to create batch jobs, which would then be read and processed by Tivoli.
The SAP_BATCH user would be of type System.
When a batch job was required, this process would be followed:
- A user would log on as themselves (e.g. JohnSmith) and change the SAP_BATCH user from type Systemto Dialogue.
- They would then log on as the user SAP_BATCH and create/edit the batch jobs
- They would then log off of the user SAP_BATCH
- They would then log on again as themselves (e.g. JohnSmith) and change the SAP_BATCH user from type Dialogue to System
Where I am currently working, the process is for the staff to log on as user SAP_BATCH. This user is of type Dialogue and has a restricted role-set, allowing them to only create new batch jobs.
Please can you tell me which process is valid. Are both valid? Is there a better way to do this?
Thanks.
Paul