Configuring The Scheduler; About The Scheduler - Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Configuration Manual

Configuring the Scheduler

This chapter describes how to configure the scheduler on Cisco NX-OS devices.
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About the Scheduler

The scheduler allows you to define and set a timetable for maintenance activities such as the following:
• Quality of service (QoS) policy changes
• Data backup
• Saving a configuration
Jobs consist of a single command or multiple commands that define routine activities. Jobs can be scheduled
one time or at periodic intervals.
The scheduler defines a job and its timetable as follows:
• Job—A routine task or tasks defined as a command list and completed according to a specified schedule.
• Schedule—The timetable for completing a job. You can assign multiple jobs to a schedule. A schedule
About the Scheduler, page 97
Licensing Requirements for the Scheduler, page 98
Prerequisites for the Scheduler, page 98
Guidelines and Limitations for the Scheduler, page 99
Default Settings for the Scheduler, page 99
Configuring the Scheduler, page 99
Verifying the Scheduler Configuration, page 105
Configuration Examples for the Scheduler, page 106
is defined as either periodic or one-time only:
◦Periodic mode—A recurring interval that continues until you delete the job. You can configure
the following types of intervals:
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