Configuring Task Scheduler Lesson 9

Skills Matrix Technology SkillObjective Domain SkillDomain # Understanding Task Scheduler Configure and manage the Task Scheduler 3.2 Using Task SchedulerConfigure and manage the Task Scheduler 3.2 Managing TasksConfigure and manage the Task Scheduler 3.2 Creating a TaskConfigure and manage the Task Scheduler 3.2

Skills Matrix Technology SkillObjective Domain SkillDomain # Configuring General Task Settings Configure and manage the Task Scheduler 3.2 Configuring Task TriggersConfigure and manage the Task Scheduler 3.2 Configuring Task ActionsConfigure and manage the Task Scheduler 3.2

Skills Matrix Technology SkillObjective Domain SkillDomain # Configuring Task Conditions Configure and manage the Task Scheduler 3.2 Configuring Task SettingsConfigure and manage the Task Scheduler 3.2 Using the Create Basic Task Wizard Configure and manage the Task Scheduler 3.2

Task Scheduler – Microsoft Management Console Snap-in that administrators can use to schedule tasks according to a schedule, event occurrence, or change in the system state Understanding Task Scheduler

Task – Composed of triggers, conditions, settings, and actions  Triggers – Criteria that, when met, cause the computer to start actions  Conditions – Criteria that can override a trigger based on the state of the machine Understanding Task Scheduler (cont.) Understanding Task Scheduler

 Settings – Execution options  Actions – Activities that the computer starts when a trigger is activated Understanding Task Scheduler (cont.) Understanding Task Scheduler

Task Scheduler in Windows Vista  Passwords are stored in the Credentials Manager (CredMan) service using encryption.  The Task Scheduler service is no longer limited to use only by administrators.  Task Scheduler logs its execution status in the Event Log, including errors. Understanding Task Scheduler (cont.) Understanding Task Scheduler

A task can contain multiple actions that are completed in sequence. Triggers have been vastly expanded, including the ability to trigger a task by event. Understanding Task Scheduler (cont.) Understanding Task Scheduler

You can use Task Scheduler to manage, create, and monitor tasks. Managing Tasks Using Task Scheduler

Managing Tasks (cont.) Using Task Scheduler Task Scheduler console

Managing Tasks (cont.) Using Task Scheduler IPAddressConflict1 task settings are displayed in the details pane.

Managing Tasks (cont.) Using Task Scheduler ScheduleDefrag Properties dialog box

You can start a task manually if you want to run the task immediately. Click Start. In the Start Search text box, key Task Scheduler, and then press Ctrl + Shift + Enter. Provide administrator credentials, and then click OK. The Task Scheduler console appears. Starting a Task Using Task Scheduler

Find the task that you want to start in the Task Scheduler Library, right-click it, and then click Run. To run a task manually, you need to select the Allow task to run on demand check box. Starting a Task (cont.) Using Task Scheduler

Open Task Scheduler, and locate the task folder in the console tree. Right-click the task in the details pane, and then click End. In the Task Scheduler message box, click Yes to end all instances of the task. Ending a Task Using Task Scheduler

Open Task Scheduler. Locate the task folder in the console tree. Right-click the task in the details pane, and then click Disable. Disabling a Task Using Task Scheduler

Open Task Scheduler. Locate the task folder in the console tree. Right-click the task in the details pane, and then click Enable. Enabling a Task Using Task Scheduler

Open Task Scheduler, and locate the task folder in the console tree. Select the task in the details pane. Click the History tab in the details pane. Viewing Task History Using Task Scheduler

Configuring Task Triggers Using Task Scheduler You can trigger a task by using the following trigger types.  On a schedule  At log on  At startup  On idle  On an event

Configuring Task Triggers (cont.) Using Task Scheduler You can trigger a task by using the following trigger types (cont.).  At task creation/modification  On connection to user session. Use this trigger to run a task when a user connects to a user session by using the Remote Desktop Connection.

Configuring Task Triggers (cont.) Using Task Scheduler You can trigger a task by using the following trigger types (cont.).  On disconnect from user session  On workstation lock  On workstation unlock

Configuring Task Triggers (cont.) Using Task Scheduler New Trigger dialog box with the At log on schedule trigger type selected

Configuring Task Actions Using Task Scheduler Actions – Activities that the computer starts when a trigger is activated.  Start a program – To run a program or script when the task is triggered  Send an – To send an when the task is triggered  Display a message – To display a message when a task is triggered

Configuring Task Actions (cont.) Using Task Scheduler Edit Action dialog box

Configuring Task Conditions Using Task Scheduler Conditions – Criteria that can override a trigger based on the state of the machine

Configuring Task Conditions (cont.) Using Task Scheduler Settings on the Conditions tab  Start the task only if the computer is idle for  Start the task only if the computer is on AC power  Wake the computer to run this task  Start only if the following network connection is available

Configuring Task Settings Using Task Scheduler Task settings – Configured in the Settings tab of the Create Task dialog box or the Task Properties dialog box. Settings are execution options for tasks.

Configuring Task Settings (cont.) Using Task Scheduler Settings tab of the Create Task dialog box

Creating a Basic Task Using Task Scheduler You can quickly create a simple task by using the Create Basic Task Wizard. Open Task Scheduler. In the Action menu, select Create Basic Task. In the Name text box, provide a name for the task.

Creating a Basic Task (cont.) Using Task Scheduler In the Description text box, you can optionally provide a description. Click Next. The Task Trigger page appears. Select when you want the trigger task to start, and then click Next.

Creating a Basic Task (cont.) Using Task Scheduler Depending on your selection, the wizard will behave differently. You can find information on the settings available in Tables 9-3 through 9-7. Follow the onscreen instructions until the Action page appears, and then continue to the next step.

Creating a Basic Task (cont.) Using Task Scheduler Select one of the following actions that you want the task to perform.  Start a program  Send an  Display a message

Creating a Basic Task (cont.) Using Task Scheduler The Summary page summarizes your selections. You can select the Open the Properties dialog for this task when I click Finish check box if you want to make changes to the task. Click Finish. You should see the new task listed in the details pane in the Active Tasks section.

Summary Task Scheduler enables administrators to automate the completion of tasks on individual computers. You can use Task Scheduler to manage, create, and monitor tasks. Managing tasks includes starting, ending, disabling, and enabling tasks, as well as viewing task history. You Learned

Summary You learned how to start, end, disable, or enable a task. You learned how to view a task’s history. Tasks consist of general settings, triggers, actions, conditions, and task settings. Task triggers are criteria that, when met, cause the computer to start actions. You Learned (cont.)

Summary Actions are activities that the computer starts when a trigger is activated. Conditions are criteria that can override a trigger based on the state of the machine. You can use the Create Basic Task Wizard to create a simple task. You can then use the task as is or make changes to it through the task’s Properties dialog box. You Learned (cont.)