3.3 Configuring a Custom or Network Policy Schedule

Reference the topics in this section for specific information on how to configure a Date Specific or Recurring schedule when creating an Antimalware Custom Scan or Antimalware Network Scan policy.

3.3.1 Configure a Date Specific Schedule

The Date Specific scheduling option lets you specify one or more dates on which to run the scan.

NOTE:The following sections describe all of the Date Specific schedule options. Depending on the scan you are scheduling, some options might not be available.

Start Dates

Click to display a calendar you can use to select a date for the scan. You can add multiple dates one at a time.

Run Event Every Year

Select this option to run the scan every year on the dates shown in the Start Date(s) list.

Process Immediately if Device Unable to Execute on Schedule

A scan is considered past due if it is not executed on the configured schedule for some reason. If you select this option the past due scan is executed during the immediate device refresh.

NOTE:The scan is executed immediately after device refresh because the configured schedule which is passed does not recur.

Select When Schedule Execution Should Start

Select one of the following options:

  • Start Immediately at Start Time: Starts the scan at the time you specify in the Start Time field.

  • Start at a Random Time between Start Time and End Time: Starts the scan at a randomly selected time between the time you specify in the Start Time and End Time fields. You can use this option to avoid possible network overload from concurrently scheduled events.

Use Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)

The Start Time is converted to Universal Coordinated Time (UTC). Select this option to indicate that the Start Time you entered is already in Coordinated Universal Time and should not be converted. For example, suppose you are in the Eastern time zone. If you enter 10:00 a.m. and select this option, the Start Time is scheduled for 10:00 UTC. If you don’t select this option, the Start Time is scheduled for 14:00 UTC because Eastern time is UTC - 4 hours.

3.3.2 Configure a Recurring Schedule

The Recurring scheduling option lets you repeat the scan at a specified interval.

NOTE:The following sections describe all of the Recurring schedule options. Depending on the scan you are scheduling, some options might not be available.

When a Device Is Refreshed

This schedule causes the scan to occur each time the ZENworks Agent performs a refresh on the device. If you want to delay the scan so that it does not happen immediately upon refresh, select the Delay execution after refresh option and specify the number of days, hours, or minutes you want to delay the scan.

Days of the Week

This schedule lets you specify the days during the week that you want the scan to run or to install updates. The action is run on these same days each week.

Select Days of the Week, then fill in the following fields:

  • Sun ... Sat: Specifies the days of the week you want to execute the action.

  • Start Time: Specifies the time you want to run the scan.

  • Process immediately if device unable to execute on schedule: The action is considered past due if it is not executed on the configured schedule for some reason.

  • Use Coordinated Universal Time: The Start Time is converted to Universal Coordinated Time (UTC). Select this option to indicate that the Start Time you entered is already in Coordinated Universal Time and should not be converted. For example, suppose you are in the Eastern time zone. If you enter 10:00 a.m. and select this option, the Start Time is scheduled for 10:00 UTC. If you don’t select this option, the Start Time is scheduled for 14:00 UTC because Eastern time is UTC - 4 hours.

  • Start at a Random Time between Start Time and End Time: Starts the action at a randomly selected time between the time you specify in the Start Time and End Time fields. You can use this option to avoid possible network overload from concurrently scheduled scans or updates.

  • Restrict Schedule Execution to the Following Date Range: Limits executing the action to the time period specified by the starting and ending dates.

Monthly

This schedule lets you specify one or more days during the month to run the scan or install updates.

Select Monthly, then fill in the following fields:

  • Day of the Month: Specifies the day of the month to execute the action. Valid entries are 1 through 31. If you specify 29, 30, or 31 and a month does not have those days, the action is not executed that month.

  • Last Day of the Month: Executes the action on the last day of the month, regardless of its date (28, 30, or 31).

  • First Sunday: Specifies a specific day of a week. For example, the first Monday or the third Tuesday. Click to add multiple days.

  • Start Time: Specifies the time you want to execute the action.

  • Process Immediately if Device Unable to Execute on Schedule: Any action is considered past due if it is not executed on the configured schedule for some reason.

  • Use Coordinated Universal Time: The Start Time is converted to Universal Coordinated Time (UTC). Select this option to indicate that the Start Time you entered is already in Coordinated Universal Time and should not be converted. For example, suppose you are in the Eastern time zone. If you enter 10:00 a.m. and select this option, the Start Time is scheduled for 10:00 UTC. If you don’t select this option, the Start Time is scheduled for 14:00 UTC because Eastern time is UTC - 4 hours.

  • Start at a Random Time between Start Time and End Time: Executes the action at a randomly selected time between the time you specify in the Start Time and End Time boxes. You can use this option to avoid possible network overload from concurrently scheduled events.

  • Restrict Schedule Execution to the Following Date Range: Limits executing the action to the time period specified by the starting and ending dates.

Fixed Interval

This schedule lets you specify an interval between days to run the scan or install updates. For example, you can execute the action every 14 days.

Select Fixed Interval, then fill in the following fields:

  • Months, Weeks, Days, Hours, Minutes: Specifies the interval between times when the action is executed. You can use any combination of months, weeks, days, hours, and minutes. For example, both 7 days, 8 hours and 1 week, 8 hours provide the same schedule.

  • Start Date: Specifies the initial start date for the interval.

  • Start Time: Specifies the initial start time for the interval.

  • Process Immediately if Device Unable to Execute on Schedule: A action is considered past due if it is not executed on the configured schedule for some reason. If you select this option:

  • Use Coordinated Universal Time: The Start Time is converted to Universal Coordinated Time (UTC). Select this option to indicate that the Start Time you entered is already in Coordinated Universal Time and should not be converted. For example, suppose you are in the Eastern time zone. If you enter 10:00 a.m. and select this option, the Start Time is scheduled for 10:00 UTC. If you don’t select this option, the Start Time is scheduled for 14:00 UTC because Eastern time is UTC - 4 hours.

  • Restrict Schedule Execution to the Following Date Range: Limits executing the action to the time period specified by the start date, end date, and end time.

Wake-on-LAN

If the device is not on at the scheduled time, this option attempts to use Wake-on-LAN technology to power on the device. The device must support Wake-on-LAN.

For information about Wake-on-LAN options or how it works, see Wake-on-LAN in ZENworks Control Center in the ZENworks Using Wake-on-LAN reference.