Recommendation

Limit the number of workflow instances with actively assigned user tasks.

Impact

• Improved performance of system and particularly user screen navigation performance experience.

• Avoids heavy utilization of system resources.

• Avoids or reduces performance clogged by incomplete tasks aging over time.

Recommended action

• Avoid event-based workflows unless necessary.

• Disable event-based workflows during bulk batch imports and re-enable them after the imports have completed.

• Use timers and expirations on tasks and notify users of outstanding tasks at regular intervals.

Validation criteria

Settings → Workflows → Instances

Additional information

For more information, go to the following resources:

• Managing workflows in Collibra

• Workflow documentation