Long running procedures, reports etc

WD22

Hi, I'm after a few tips on the best way(s) to handle long running procedures or reports. For example I want to allow a user to start a procedure that will update a lot of sales orders, allow them to continur working in my applciation while the procedure runs, them inform them when it's finished.

I'd possibly like to do the same with certain reports.

Kind Regards
Reg