Jobs system values: Maximum job log size

Specifies the maximum job log size. (QJOBMSGQMX)

Maximum job log size, also known as QJOBMSGQMX, is a member of the jobs category of i5/OS™ system values. You can use this system value to specify the maximum size of a job log (also known as a job message queue). To learn more, keep reading.

Quick reference
Location In iSeries™ Navigator, select your system, > Configuration and Service > System Values > Jobs > Job Log
Special authority None
Default value 16
Changes take effect Immediately, but the change does not affect jobs that are already started.
Lockable No
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What can I do with this system value?

Start of changeSpecifies the maximum size of a job log in megabytes (MB). When this maximum size is reached for any job log, that job log is considered full and the action specified is taken, for when the maximum size is reached. Possible values are 2 through 64 MB.End of change

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Where can I get more information about this system value?

To learn more, go to the jobs system values overview topic. If you are looking for a specific system value or category of system values, try using the i5/OS system value finder.

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