Add task schedule

You have the ability to run tasks once or set a schedule for a recurring task. When you set a schedule you specify the period during which a task will run and how often it will run.

This task explains how to add a task schedule.

  1. Click Add on the configuration page of a task item.
    The Task Schedule Item page is displayed.

    Figure: A Task Schedule Item page

    Screenshot of a Task Schedule Item page
  2. Select an entry from the Type drop-down:
    • Runs once—Specifies that the task only runs once at the specified date and time.
    • Recurring—Specifies that the task will repeat for the duration and interval set.
  3. Type a time and date in the Start field.
    The current time and date is entered by Smile as default.
    Note: Adjust the time to suit schedules that you want to recur at specific times of the day. For example, set the time to 00:00 for a task that runs at midnight.
  4. (Optional) Type a time and date in the End field.
    If no end date is specified the task will recur indefinitely.
  5. Select an interval option from the Run every drop-down:
    • Minute(s)
    • Hour(s)
    • Day(s)
    • Week(s)
  6. Type a value for the interval time in the Run every field.
    The task will Run every n intervals from the specified Start time and date.
  7. (Optional) Clear the Enabled checkbox to disable the task.
    By default new schedules are enabled. A disabled schedule will be displayed in the Task schedule list, but will not run until enabled.
  8. Click Save.
    The task configuration page is displayed. The schedule is displayed in the Task schedule list.