System and method for providing a job manager for use with a cloud platform environment

摘要: In accordance with an embodiment, described herein is a system and method for providing job manager use cloud computing environment. the include that manages execution of jobs within environment including their states. A service provides application program interface which receives administrative commands to be processed as jobs. The updates registry, registering instances together unique identifiers, returning identifiers so user can retrieve command process status, result stored in registry. For example, perform housekeeping tasks, such purging according retention policy, performing any necessary cleanup, security checks ensure tasks are authorized.