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Lesson 9

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Technology Skill Objective Domain Skill Domain #Understanding Task Scheduler

Configure and manage the Task Scheduler

3.2

Using Task Scheduler Configure and manage the Task Scheduler

3.2

Managing Tasks Configure and manage the Task Scheduler

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Creating a Task Configure and manage the Task Scheduler

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Technology Skill Objective Domain Skill Domain #Configuring General Task Settings

Configure and manage the Task Scheduler

3.2

Configuring Task Triggers Configure and manage the Task Scheduler

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Configuring Task Actions Configure and manage the Task Scheduler

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Technology Skill Objective Domain Skill Domain #Configuring Task Conditions

Configure and manage the Task Scheduler

3.2

Configuring Task Settings Configure 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

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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.)

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Settings – Execution options

Actions – Activities that the computer starts when a trigger is activated

Understanding Task Scheduler (cont.)

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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.)

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• 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.)

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

Managing Tasks

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Managing Tasks (cont.)

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Task Scheduler console

Managing Tasks (cont.)

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IPAddressConflict1 task settings are displayed in the details pane.

Managing Tasks (cont.)

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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

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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.)

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Configuring Task Triggers

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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.)

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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.)

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• 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.)

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New Trigger dialog box with the At log on schedule trigger type selected

Configuring Task Actions

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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 e-mail – To send an email when the task is triggered

Display a message – To display a message when a task is triggered

Configuring Task Actions (cont.)

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Edit Action dialog box

Configuring Task Conditions

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Conditions – Criteria that can override a trigger based on the state of the machine

Configuring Task Conditions (cont.)

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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

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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.)

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Settings tab of the Create Task dialog box

Creating a Basic Task

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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.)

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• 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.)

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• 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.)

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Select one of the following actions that you want the task to perform.

Start a program

Send an e-mail

Display a message

Creating a Basic Task (cont.)

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• 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.

SummarySummary

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

SummarySummary

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.)

SummarySummary

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.)