VisualCron
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Developer(s) | NetCart |
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Stable release | 11.0.0 (January 29, 2024[±] | )
Operating system | Windows XP and later |
Platform | IA-32 and x86-64 |
Available in | 30 languages |
Type | job scheduler |
License | Shareware |
Website | www |
VisualCron is a job scheduler and automation tool for Windows.
Overview
VirtualCron is s replacement of Windows Task Scheduler similar cron job scheduler found in Unix-like operating systems.[1] The software is separated in client and server parts, with the former being invoked by user on demand and the latter – process (computing) always running in background.[1] Due to a client-server architecture of the program. the administrator can use a single client to manage several servers over the network.[1]
The client side of the VirtualCron is a graphical program which allows administrator to manage the jobs and view the logs of the software.[2] The log viewer allows searching for events based on queries, defining event type, time of execution, message content and other parameters.[1]
Jobs
A VirtualCron job consists of six elements: triggers, tasks, notifications, time exceptions, conditions and timeouts.[1] Like the Windows Task Scheduler, VirtualCron allows user to bind several options for each job.[2] The program provides the set of triggers and task types the administrator can choose among;[3] after the job is run, the user-configured notification can be issued.[2] The tasks include
References
- ^ a b c d e Nistor, Codrut (2006-08-21), "Schedule Everything", Softpedia, retrieved 2012-02-13
- ^ a b c "VisualCron", CNET, 2009-07-30, retrieved 2012-02-13
- ^ Hoskins, Joshua (2006-10-02), "VisualCron: Powerful Scheduling for Windows Admins", TechRepublic, retrieved 2012-02-13