Saving objects that contain large scripts on systems using a DB2 database cause delays

Products

• CA Automic Workload Automation - Automation Engine
• AUTOMIC WORKLOAD AUTOMATION

Issue/Introduction

Error Message :
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After upgrading a DB2 system from Automation Engine (AE) V9 to V11 (up to version 11.1.3), saving objects that contain large scripts can take an extremely long time to save.

Investigation

1. On an AE V9 using a DB2 database, save an object that contains 20000+ script lines.
2. It will take a few minutes to save.
3. ​Upgrade the system from AE V9 to AE V11.1.3.
4. Save the same object that contains 20000+ script lines.
5. In AE V11.1.3 the same object will take about 30 minutes to save.

Cause

Cause type:
Defect
Root Cause: In V11.1.4 and 11.1.5 several changes where introduced improving the performance using a DB2 database.

Environment

Release: AUTWAB99000-11.0-Automic Workload Automation-Base Edition
Component:

Resolution

This field was added on 30/03/2017. This article has not been updated yet. Refer to the "Description" or "Workaround" sections for solution information.

Fix Status: Released

Fix Version(s):
Automation.Engine 11.1.5 - Available

Additional Information

Workaround :
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