Xi-Batch

What Xi-Batch is

Xi-Batch is a self-hosted batch scheduler for sequencing and controlling jobs across servers, or on a single host, as an alternative to cron. Scheduling variables coordinate serial or parallel job chains between hosts. Calendar rules account for month ends, weekends, holidays, and daylight saving time, while file monitoring can trigger jobs when a file is created, deleted, or amended. Administrators can assign load values and set queue ceilings to control which combinations start. Interfaces include command-line, full-screen character, Motif, GTK3, and a programmer API. Jobs can use shell scripts and command processors such as Perl and SQL. User definitions and permissions govern who can submit work and access other users’ jobs. The queue is restored automatically after a restart; aborted jobs can be routed for operator action or automatic recovery. Xi-Batch supports Linux, with Windows server support provided through optional client modules. It is designed for trusted operational networks or a single host, not exposure to untrusted networks. Evaluation copies are available on request and convert to licensed status without reinstallation. Pricing is by quotation, tiered by processor class.