Create and manage scheduled jobs using Windows PowerShell
This module covers how to use scheduled jobs. In Windows PowerShell, scheduled jobs are essentially scheduled tasks. They follow the same rules for actions, triggers, and other features, and run Windows PowerShell scripts by design.
Learning objectives
Upon completion of this module, the learner will be able to:
Explain how to run Windows PowerShell scripts as scheduled tasks.
Create and run a Windows PowerShell script as a scheduled task.
Explain the purpose and use of scheduled jobs.
Create job options and triggers.
Create scheduled jobs.
Retrieve scheduled job results.
Use scheduled jobs.
Prerequisites
Familiarity with Windows networking technologies and implementation
Familiarity with Windows Server administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting
Familiarity with Windows PowerShell and its commands to perform specific tasks
Familiarity with PowerShell cmdlets used for system administration tasks related to Active Directory, network configuration, server administration, and Windows 10 device administration
Familiarity with Windows PowerShell pipeline, PowerShell providers, and PowerShell drives
Familiarity with CIM and WMI technologies
Familiarity to use variables, arrays, hash tables, and scripting constructs in Windows PowerShell
Familiarity to administer remote computers with Windows PowerShell
Familiarity to manage Azure resources and Microsoft 365 services with Windows PowerShell