Specifications

Table 9-1. Scheduled Tasks (Continued)
Scheduled Task Description
Deploy a virtual machine Creates a new virtual machine from a template on the specified host or
cluster.
Migrate a virtual machine Migrate a virtual machine to the specified host or datastore by using
migration or migration with vMotion.
Make a snapshot of a virtual machine Captures the entire state of the virtual machine at the time the snapshot is
taken.
Scan for Updates Scans templates, virtual machines, and hosts for available updates.
This task is available only when vSphere Update Manager is installed.
Remediate Downloads any new patches discovered during the scan operation and
applies the newly configured settings.
This task is available only when vSphere Update Manager is installed.
You create scheduled tasks by using the Scheduled Task wizard. For some scheduled tasks, this wizard opens
the wizard used specifically for that task. For example, if you create a scheduled task that migrates a virtual
machine, the Scheduled Task wizard opens the Migrate Virtual Machine wizard, which you use to set up the
migration details.
Scheduling one task to run on multiple objects is not possible. For example, you cannot create one scheduled
task on a host that powers on all virtual machines on that host. You must create a separate scheduled task for
each virtual machine.
After a scheduled task runs, you can reschedule it to run again at another time.
Create a Scheduled Task
To schedule a task, use the Scheduled Task wizard.
Required privilege: Schedule Task.Create Tasks
You can schedule a limited number of tasks by using the vSphere Client. If the task to schedule is not available,
use the vSphere API. See the vSphere SDK Programming Guide.
CAUTION Do not schedule multiple tasks to be performed at the same time on the same object. The results are
unpredictable.
Prerequisites
The vSphere Client must be connected to a vCenter Server system to schedule tasks.
Procedure
1 In the navigation bar, click Home > Management > Scheduled Tasks.
The current list of scheduled tasks appears.
2 In the toolbar, click New.
3 In the Select a Task to Schedule dialog box, select a task and click OK to open the wizard for that task.
NOTE For some scheduled tasks, the wizard opens the wizard used specifically for that task. For example,
to migrate a virtual machine, the Scheduled Task wizard opens the Migrate Virtual Machine Wizard,
which you use to set up the migration details.
4 Complete the wizard that opens for the task.
5 Click OK to open the Scheduled Task wizard.
6 Enter a task name and task description and click Next.
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