How to Create a Custom Task for Complex Jobs
Use a custom task to execute a set of complex administrative actions that require multiple resources and commands.
Before you begin:
Who can use this feature? The
One2Many feature is available for the following:
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When might you use a custom task? For example, within a single task you may want to run an updated .msi for anti-virus software and upload virus definition files. Also, you want to perform a full scan on all local drives and copy the resulting log files to your company file server. Another example: You may want to upload files of numerous types (.exe, .bat, .dll, .cmd) and use an install.bat command to execute the job.
Important: This type of task can only be deployed to Windows hosts.
What to do next:
Tip: Once you have assigned a task to a plan and have run the plan, you can monitor progress and view logs on the page. You can view logs for completed tasks on the page.