Manage threads

There are many tasks that you can do when managing threads.

• View threads running under a specific job
  Every active job running on an iSeries™ system has at least one thread running under it. A thread is an independent unit of work running within a job that uses the same resources as the job. Because a job depends on the work done by a thread, it is important to know how to find the threads running within a specific job.
• What you can do with threads
  Since threads help jobs process more than one operation at a time while running, monitoring the threads that are running within a job may be necessary. This helps you to keep the job running efficiently. You can use iSeries™ Navigator to find the thread you want to manage.
• View thread properties
  Threads allow jobs to do more than one thing at a time. If a thread stops processing, it can stop the job from running. The iSeries™ Navigator Thread Properties windows allow you to view various thread and thread performance attributes that can aid in understanding why a thread is not running.
• End or delete threads
  An initial thread, which is created when the job starts, can never be deleted or ended. However, sometimes it is necessary to end a secondary thread so that a job can continue to run. Be aware of the thread you intend to end because the job it runs within might not be able to complete without that thread's work.