Configuring a Recurring Task

You set the frequency for a recurring task using the same process for all types of tasks.

Note that the time displayed on most pages on the web interface is the local time, which is determined by using the time zone you specify in your local configuration. Further, the management center automatically adjusts its local time display for daylight saving time (DST), where appropriate. However, recurring tasks that span the transition dates from DST to standard time and back do not adjust for the transition. That is, if you create a task scheduled for 2:00 AM during standard time, it will run at 3:00 AM during DST. Similarly, if you create a task scheduled for 2:00 AM during DST, it will run at 1:00 AM during standard time.

Procedure

Step 1

Select System (system gear icon) > Tools > Scheduling.

Step 2

Click Add Task.

Step 3

From the Job Type drop-down list, select the type of task that you want to schedule.

Step 4

Click Recurring next to the Schedule task to run option.

Step 5

In the Start On field, specify the date when you want to start your recurring task.

Step 6

In the Repeat Every field, specify how often you want the task to recur.

You can either type a number or click Up (up icon) and Down (down icon) to specify the interval. For example, type 2 and click Days to run the task every two days.

Step 7

In the Run At field, specify the time when you want to start your recurring task.

Step 8

For a task to be run on a weekly or monthly basis, select the days when you want to run the task in the Repeat On field.

Step 9

Give the job a name.

Step 10

Click Save.