SQL 2000 sp4
Does anyone know how to execute batch files simultaneously in DTS? For
performance, I need 4 batch files to execute at the same time. NOT batch1,
then batch2, then batch3 and finally batch4. All four must start at the same
time. When they end is of no importance.

Thanks in advance,
Liz

DTS does not allow for this level of control. Do you need to review
their return status or is that also in the "whatever" category?

I ask this because without getting too complicated... as there are
always fancier ways such as wshshell (windows scripting host objects)
that have .execute and synchronous vs. asynchronous modes... bla de
bla.

Consider creating a single firethemall.bat file that contains:

start first.bat
start second.bat
start third.bat
start fourth.bat

The start command is pretty versatile - from DOS prompt type START /?
to review more options.

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