Defining the Restart Behavior FAQS

1. What is the Restart Type parameter in Load Plans?

• The Restart Type parameter defines how a step in error restarts when the Load Plan is restarted. This behavior can vary based on the step type (e.g., Serial, Parallel, Run Scenario).

2. Which steps can have a Restart Type defined?

• The Restart Type can be defined for different types of steps in the Load Plan, including:
• Serial steps
• Parallel steps
• Run Scenario steps

3. What is the behavior of the "Restart all children" option for Serial steps?

• For Serial steps, choosing Restart all children will restart the sequence of child steps from the very first one when the Load Plan is restarted and the step is in error.

4. What does "Restart from failure" mean for Serial steps?

• For Serial steps, Restart from failure will only restart the child steps from the one that failed when the Load Plan is restarted. It doesn’t restart all the child steps.

5. What happens when "Restart all children" is selected for Parallel steps?

• For Parallel steps, selecting Restart all children will restart all child steps, regardless of their previous status (whether they failed or succeeded) when the Load Plan is restarted.

6. How does "Restart from failed children" work for Parallel steps?

• When Restart from failed children is chosen for Parallel steps, only the child steps that failed previously will be restarted, leaving successful child steps untouched when the Load Plan is restarted.

7. What is the default restart behavior for Parallel steps?

• The default value for Parallel steps is Restart all children, meaning all child steps are restarted regardless of their success or failure when the Load Plan is restarted.

8. What are the Restart Type options for Run Scenario steps?

• For Run Scenario steps, you can choose from the following:
• Restart from new session (default): Restarts the scenario and creates a new session.
• Restart from failed step: Restarts the session from the failed step and all tasks under it.
• Restart from failed task: Restarts the session from the specific task that failed.

9. What are the session limitations when restarting from a failed step or task?

• When restarting from a failed step or task, the same limitations described in the "Restarting a Session" section of the Administering Oracle Data Integrator documentation apply. These limitations can affect how the session is restarted and executed.

10. Can I configure restart behavior for every step in the Load Plan?

• No, the Restart Type can be defined for Serial, Parallel, and Run Scenario steps. Other step types may not have restart behavior configuration options.