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5 In the Scheduling options page, configure the required settings for the task.
a Type a name and a description for the task.
b To configure the scheduling settings for the task, click Change next to Configured Scheduler.
Table 11‑2. Scheduler options
Option Description
Run this action now Runs the scheduled task immediately.
Run this action after startup Runs the task after a certain number of minutes.
Schedule this action to run later Runs the scheduled task at a date and time that you specify.
Setup a recurring schedule for this action Runs the scheduled task on a recurring pattern.
Hourly 1 Type the number of hours after which to run the task.
2 Type the number of minutes after the hour to run the task.
For example, to start a task at the half-hour mark of every fifth hour, type
5 hours and 30 minutes.
Daily 1 Type the number of days on which to run the task.
2 Type the start time for the task.
For example, to run the task at 2:30 pm every four days, type 4 and
2:30.
Weekly 1 Type the number of weeks on which the task must run.
2 Select the day of the week you want the task to run.
3 Type the start time for the task.
For example, to run the task at 6 am every Tuesday and Thursday, type
1 week, 6 am, and select Tuesday and Thursday.
Monthly 1 Type the start time for the task.
2 Select the days by using one of the following methods.
n
Type a specific day of the month and the number of months to
run the task. For example, the tenth day every five months.
n
Select first, second, third, fourth, or last, and select the day of
the week and the number of months to run the task.
last runs the task on the last week in the month that the day
occurs. For example, if you select the last Monday of the month
and the month ends on a Sunday, the task runs six days before
the end of the month.
c Set up email notifications and click OK.
Change or Reschedule a Task
After a scheduled task is created, you can change the schedule, frequency, and other attributes of the
task. You can edit and reschedule tasks before or after they run.
Prerequisites
Required privilege:Schedule Task.Modify
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