Specifies the maximum number of jobs. (QMAXJOB)
Maximum jobs, also known as QMAXJOB, is a member of the jobs category of i5/OS™ system values. You can use this system value to specify the maximum number of jobs that are allowed on the system. To learn more, keep reading.
| Quick reference | |
|---|---|
| Location | In iSeries™ Navigator, select your system, |
| Special authority | All object (*ALLOBJ) and security administrator (*SECADM) |
| Default value | 163520 |
| Changes take effect | Immediately |
| Lockable | No |
Specifies the maximum number of jobs that are allowed on the system. When the number of jobs reaches this maximum, you can no longer submit or start more jobs on the system. Use this system value to limit the storage used for job tables. Possible values are 32000 through 485000.
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.