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Hi ​@SSchmidt ,

You can leverage Commvault APIs to do great automation, and export the required data,
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Integrating it with Commvault Custom Reports would be very powerful, 
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Please check Arlie’s response below to your query for further recommendations, 
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To create a comprehensive overview (“big picture”) of running backups and admin jobs in Commvault—including job timing, media library (maglib) usage, and DASH copy durations—here are recommended approaches using built-in reporting and export features:

1. Exporting Job Information

• Active Backup Jobs Report: Use the Active Backup Jobs report to see details of all backup jobs that have started within a specified time range. This includes job status, type, and timing information. You can export this report as a CSV for further analysis or visualization.
• Backup Job Summary Report: This report provides details on all backup jobs, including start/end times, job type, and status. It can be filtered by time range and exported for external processing.
• Admin Jobs Tab: In the Jobs section, the Admin Jobs tab shows administrative jobs (like software installs/updates) with timing and status. This can also be filtered and exported.

2. Visualizing and Scheduling

• CSV Export for Custom Visualization: Export the reports (Active Backup Jobs, Backup Job Summary, Admin Jobs) as CSV files. You can then use tools like Excel, Power BI, or any visualization software to create Gantt charts, calendar views, or custom dashboards showing:

  • Job start and end times
  • Media library (maglib) usage (if included in the report)
  • DASH copy durations
  • Overlaps and scheduling gaps

• Automated Email Reports: Schedule these reports to run daily and send them via email for regular review.

3. Limitations and Workarounds

• Calendar View Limitation: The built-in calendar view in Commvault only shows job start times, not durations or resource usage.
• Custom Visualization: For a “cool graph” or advanced calendar, you’ll need to process the exported data externally (e.g., in Excel or a BI tool) to visualize job durations and overlaps.

4. Additional Recommendations

• Data Protection Report: Use the Data Protection report for a summary of last backup jobs per subclient/VM.
• Schedule Policy Information Report: Shows details of schedules and policies associated with clients and workflows.
• Splunk Plugin: If you use Splunk, the Commvault Splunk Plugin can help monitor job durations and status for advanced dashboards.

5. AI-Assisted Planning

• After exporting job data, you can use AI tools or spreadsheet logic to analyze job overlaps, resource contention, and suggest optimal scheduling windows. However, Commvault does not natively generate an optimized schedule plan or Gantt chart.

Documentation Links

• Jobs
• Commvault Console - Backup Job Summary Report
• Data Protection Report
• Schedule Policy Information Report