Batch Support

SSRS reports in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 can now be integrated with the
Microsoft Dynamics AX batch framework. This enables you to:

• Schedule a long-running report to be printed during off-peak hours.

• Schedule a report to be printed on a recurring-basis.

Many tasks in Microsoft Dynamics AX can be run as part of batch jobs. For
example, batch jobs can include tasks for printing reports, performing
maintenance, or sending electronic documents. By using batch jobs, you can
avoid slowing down your computer or the server during typical working hours.
Most batch tasks can be run on a batch server, but some must be run on the
client. Tasks that run on the server can run automatically as part of batch jobs,
regardless of whether a client is open. However, tasks that run on the client must
be run manually by using the Set up batch processing form. If a client task is
marked Private, only the user who created that task can run it.

The tasks in a batch job can run sequentially or at the same time. In addition, you
can create dependencies between tasks. This means that you can set up a different
sequence of tasks depending on whether an earlier task succeeds or fails.
You can set up recurrence patterns for batch jobs. For example, you can set up a
job to process invoices automatically at the end of every month.
To monitor batch jobs, you can set up alerts. Alerts can be sent when the batch
job succeeds, fails, or finishes.

After a batch job has been processed, you can view history. This includes any
messages encountered when the job is running.

Use batch groups to categorize batch tasks and run them on specific servers. The
servers in your environment may have different software installed or may be
available at different times of day. Batch groups are used to direct batch tasks to
the most appropriate server. Tasks in the same batch job can belong to different
batch groups.

For example, you might have Server A set up to print reports and Server B set up
to send electronic documents. You can use batch groups to make sure that
reporting tasks are run on Server A and electronic documents are processed by
Server B.

Regards,
Hossein Karimi