Run Automated Task On Demand
You can manually run a task near real-time on one or more devices using the Dashboard.
You cannot use the Run Automated Task option for disabled Automated Tasks.
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Windows Agent |
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Mac Agent 2.3.0 and later |
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To run a task on a single device:
- On the Dashboard, right-click the device in the North-pane
- Go to Task > Run
- Select a task
- Click Next
- Confirm the target device and click Run Task
A dialog box confirms the task will be run on the target device.
You can also run a task by selecting a device in the North-pane and then using the Tasks tab in the South-pane.
To run a task on multiple devices:
- On the Dashboard, multi-select the target devices in the North-pane (use Shift and left-click to choose a range of devices or Control and left-click for specific devices)
- Right-click one of the devices selected
- Go to Task > Run
- Select a task
- Click Next
- Confirm the target devices and click Run Task
A dialog box confirms the task will be run on the target devices.
To run a task on devices for a Client or Site:
- On the Dashboard Client list, right-click the target Client or Site and select Task > Run
- Filter tasks by either Servers, Workstations, or both
- Select a task
- Click Next
- Confirm the target devices and click Run Task
A dialog box confirms the task will be run on the target devices.