12 SCHEDULER

Available Events

AVAILABLE EVENTS

You can set up the following events in the Scheduler:

Command Line

Database Management

Database Update

Internet Threat Database Update

Network Groups Update

COMMAND LINE

Command line items such as batch routines can be scheduled to run. The following dialog box displays when you click Configure from the Scheduler Item configuration dialog box:

Figure 12-1Command Line Configuration dialog box

Click Browse to locate the required file. Enter any required Parameters in the Command Line Parameter box and Click OK.

DATABASE MANAGEMENT

Choosing this option enables you to set up a scheduled event that will Archive, Purge or Compact your database. For detailed information on setting up these events, see "Managing databases" on page 129.

You can set up a separate event for each routine, or create a combined event for the routines you want to schedule.

Note: When you installed Web Filter you could choose to set up a combined Archive and Purge scheduled event. This event is configured to run once a month. You can configure the settings for this event by selecting it in the Scheduler and clicking Configure.

To schedule Database Management events:

1Select Database Management Tasks from the Select item to configure list.

2Set the date and time for when the database management task will occur, using the Occurs sections.

3Enter a name for your event in the Description field.

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5.5 specifications

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