Oracle Tips by Burleson

Scheduled Tasks Wizard

Clicking the Next button produces a list of programs that can be scheduled as shown in Figure 1.3.  If the program or script that is desired is not available in the list, the Browse button allows the user to select alternatives from the file system.

Figure 1.3 – Scheduled Tasks Wizard:  program list

Once the relevant command or script is selected, clicking the Next button displays a screen that allows a name and basic schedule to be associated with the task as shown in Figure 1.4.

Figure 1.4 – Scheduled Tasks Wizard:  name and basic schedule

The contents of the next screen vary depending on the type of basic schedule selected.  Figure 1.5 shows the additional schedule information that can be defined for a daily task.

Figure 1.5 – Scheduled Tasks Wizard: additional scheduling options

The next screen, Figure 1.6, permits authorization credentials for the task to be assigned, allowing the task to run as any valid operating system user.  It is important that tasks run with the correct credentials, as running tasks under privileged accounts can introduce potential security holes. 

Figure 1.6 – Scheduled Tasks Wizard:  authorization details