On the Task Scheduler screen, you can force a scheduled task to run immediately. Running the task manually will not interfere with the day or time you have scheduled. This option is helpful if the task has not been run frequently enough.
Question for reviewer: What happens if a user attempts to run several tasks at the same time? (I believe they will queue up in the system and cause severe latency, is that correct Todd?)
To run a scheduled task now:
- Open the Task Scheduler screen:
- In the toolbar, click the Main Menu icon ( ).
- From the drop-down list under the Admin section, select Task Scheduler.
The Task Scheduler screen appears in a separate tab.
- On the home screen, click Administration .
- Click the Task Scheduler Icon (
The Task Scheduler screen appears in a separate tab. ).
- Click the task you want to run now.
- Click Run Scheduled Task Now ( ).
A confirmation dialog box appears. - Click OK.
The dialog box closes and the task runs immediately.