Add Automated Tasks

You can add an Automated Task to a single device or multiple devices. Automated Tasks run based on the local time of the computer where the Agent is installed.

Add an Automated Task to a single device

In the All Devices view, right-click a device in the North-pane and select Task > Add.
From the expandable sections, select the script you want to use, and then select Next.
Only scripts uploaded for Automated Tasks and associated with the device's operating system are displayed.
Enter a name for the task and any required parameters required and then select Next.
For example, the Active Directory Users Query task requires these parameters:
From the Select Frequency Method list, choose how often the task runs. Configure the Schedule Settings if needed, then select Next.
- Once per day: Select the days and time to run the task. To run the task weekly, select a single day.
- Once per day: Select the day of the month and the time to run the task.
- On check failure: Select the check failure that triggers the task. If available, configure additional options in With these settings...
- Manual: Select Run Automated Tasks on demand. The task runs in near real time and uploads results within a few minutes.
Choose and set the frequency options:
- Run Task for a limited period: Select the start and end date and time (available for once per day and once per month).
- Set maximum permitted execution time: Enter the maximum number of days, hours, and minutes the task can run before it is canceled.
(Optional) Select Run task as soon as possible if schedule is missed (available for once per day and once per month frequencies).

This option respects the Run Task for a limited period setting and will not execute tasks outside of that window.

Select Finish.

Add an Automated Task to multiple devices

You can add Automated Tasks in bulk to selected devices or at the Client or Site level.

Select the devices where you want to add the Automated Task:
- Multiple devices in the North-pane: Use Shift + select for a range or Ctrl + select for specific devices. Right-click one of the selected devices and choose Task > Add.
  The selected devices must use the same operating system for the Task option to display.
- Client or Site level: In the Client List of the All Devices view, right-click the target Client or Site and choose Task > Add.
From the expandable sections, select the script you want to use, and then select Next.
Only scripts uploaded for Automated Tasks and associated with the device's operating system are displayed.
Enter a name for the task and any required parameters required and then select Next.
For example, the Active Directory Users Query task requires these parameters:
From the Select Frequency Method list, choose how often the task runs. Configure the Schedule Settings if needed, then select Next.
- Once per day: Select the days and time to run the task. To run the task weekly, select a single day.
- Once per day: Select the day of the month and the time to run the task.
- On check failure: Select the check failure that triggers the task. If available, configure additional options in With these settings...
- Manual: Select Run Automated Tasks on demand. The task runs in near real time and uploads results within a few minutes.
Choose and set the frequency options:
- Run Task for a limited period: Select the start and end date and time (available for once per day and once per month).
- Set maximum permitted execution time: Enter the maximum number of days, hours, and minutes the task can run before it is canceled.
(Optional) Select Run task as soon as possible if schedule is missed (available for once per day and once per month frequencies).

This option respects the Run Task for a limited period setting and will not execute tasks outside of that window.

Select Next, choose the devices for which you want to apply the task update, and then select Add Task.

Script argument handling for Windows Agent

Any specified arguments are passed to the script exactly as they would be if entered directly on the device.