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Job scheduling allows for workload automation. This enables you to automate repetitive tasks by scheduling units of work and specifying the time and frequency for each.

Scheduling a Job

Perform the following steps to schedule a job in

1. Choose Jobs > Scheduled Jobs.

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   The Scheduled Jobs page appears.

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2. Select SCHEDULE A JOB to schedule a new job (see Scheduled jobs page image). The Schedule Job page appears.

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3. On the Schedule Job page, fill in the fields as detailed below:
   1. Job Name: Enter a job name of your choice.

   2. Select Job: Click on the drop-down list (see Schedule Job page image) to choose the type of job you want to schedule. The two job types currently available are listed below:

      • Backup

      • Reboot

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   3. Select Job Schedule: Choose how frequently you want the job to be performed. You can choose the frequency, time, date and also set the time zone from the options given (see Select Job Schedule image).

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   4. Define Scope: Select which device or collection the job is being scheduled for by clicking SELECT COLLECTION OR DEVICE (see Schedule Job page image).

4. After defining the job, select SCHEDULE JOB to schedule the new job.

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   A dialog box appears when the job is scheduled successfully.

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5. Click OK (see New Job Scheduled Successfully image).

Deactivating a Job

Upon successful addition of a new job, you are redirected to the Scheduled Jobs page (see Scheduled jobs page image). To deactivate a job, follow the steps below:

1. Deselect the corresponding Active check-box of the job you want to deactivate.

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   A dialog box appears when the job is deactivated successfully.

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2. Select CLOSE (see Job Deactivated image).

Editing and Deleting a Job

To edit a job, follow the steps below:

1. Click the edit icon on the right side of the Scheduled Jobs page.

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2. On the Edit Job page, make the required changes and save them (see Edit Job image).

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1. Click the delete icon on the right side of the Scheduled Jobs page (see Edit Job image).

   You are prompted to confirm the deletion.

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2. Select CONTINUE to confirm (see Confirm Deletion image). A Success popup appears on successful deletion.