Schedule Tasks

After creating Task Definition elements, you can schedule tasks to run at a convenient time.

If necessary, you can also schedule system tasks.

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Steps

Select Configuration, then browse to Administration.
Select Tasks > Definition.
A list of defined tasks opens.
Right-click the task, then select Schedule.
Set the schedule properties.

Tip: The date and time can be entered manually in the format YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS. You can also right-click the Up or Down arrows next to the date field to select a date from the calendar.
From the Final Action drop-down list, select the action when the task finishes running.
Click OK.
The Task schedule is added under the Task Definition.

Use this dialog box to schedule when tasks run.

Option	Definition
Task	Shows the name of the selected Task Definition element.
Name	The name of the Task Schedule element.
Comment	An optional comment for your own reference.
Repeat	Specifies how often the task is repeated. No — The task is executed only once at the specified time. Daily — The task is executed every day at the specified time. Weekly — The task is executed every week at the specified time, starting from the date and time in the Start at field. Monthly — The task is executed every month at the specified time, starting from the date and time in the Start at field. Yearly — The task is executed every year at the specified time, starting from the date and time in the Start at field.
Every (only if Daily interval is selected)	The task is executed every day at the interval specified in the Minutes or Hours field.
Start at	The date and time when the task starts its first scheduled run.
Current Time	Sets the value of the Start at field to the current local date and time on your computer.
Repeat Until	The task is repeated until the specified date.
Final Action	Specifies the action when the task finishes running. Send Alert Only if Task Fails — An alert is sent only if the task fails to complete. Always Send Alert — An alert is sent regardless of whether the task fails or succeeds. Do Not Notify — No notification is sent.