Windows scheduled tasks monitoring

What are Windows scheduled tasks?

Windows scheduled tasks are automated actions or programs set to run at specific times or events. They enable users to automate tasks like backups, updates, and scripts to enhance system efficiency and productivity. Scheduled tasks are managed through the Task Scheduler tool, allowing for precise control and customization of when and how these tasks execute.

Monitor the status of Windows scheduled tasks with Site24x7

Analyze task execution times and identify any performance bottlenecks by tracking metrics like lastRunTime and Start_Date.

Troubleshoot issues faster by promptly identifying failed tasks with metrics like Status and errorCode.

Ensure tasks are running on schedule by monitoring historical records of last run times.

Get alerted when there are anomalies in the expected behavior and take swift corrective action.

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Performance Metrics

The following metrics are captured by the plugin integration:

Metric Name	Description
lastRunBefore	The timestamp of the most recent execution of the scheduled task
author	The task's owner
Status	The current state of the task
lastRunTime	The previous date and time when the task was scheduled
Start_Date	The start time of the task execution
errorCode	The error code associated with the previous instance of the scheduled task

Setup

Prerequisites

Ensure you meet the following requirements before installing the plugin:

Download and install the Site24x7 Windows server monitoring agent on the server where you plan to run the plugin.

Installation

Create a folder named ScheduledTask.
Download the ScheduledTask.ps1 and ScheduledTask.cfg files from our GitHub repository and place them in the ScheduledTask folder. wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/site24x7/plugins/master/ScheduledTask/ScheduledTask.ps1 wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/site24x7/plugins/master/ScheduledTask/ScheduledTask.cfg
Modify the ScheduledTask.cfg file with the task name to monitor a particular task. To add the task name to the ScheduledTask.cfg file, add the location of the task you want to monitor from the General tab of Windows Task Scheduler followed by a backslash and the task name. For example: [Scheduled_task] taskName=\OfficeSoftwareProtectionPlatform\SvcRestartTask
To monitor multiple scheduled tasks, modify the CFG file accordingly. Here's an example: [Scheduled_task1] taskName=\OfficeSoftwareProtectionPlatform\SvcRestartTask [Scheduled_task2] taskName=\Microsoft\Windows\AppId\Work Room
Move the ScheduledTask folder to the Site24x7 Windows server monitoring plugin directory:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Site24x7\WinAgent\monitoring\plugins\

The agent will automatically execute the plugin within five minutes and display the performance data in Site24x7.

To view the plugin monitor and its associated performance charts:

Log in to Site24x7.
Navigate to Plugins and click the required monitor.

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