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Create Schedule

Learn how to create and configure automated schedules for your EZ Testing workflows and groups.

Overview​

Schedules in EZ Testing allow you to automate the execution of workflows and groups at specific times or intervals. This enables continuous testing, regular monitoring, and efficient resource utilization.

Prerequisites​

  • Active EZ Testing account
  • Existing tasks to schedule

Step-by-Step Guide​

1. Access Schedule Management​

  1. Navigate to the EZ Testing dashboard
  2. Click on "Schedules" in the main navigation menu
  3. Select "Create New Schedule" from the schedule management page

2. Configure Basic Schedule Information​

  1. Schedule Name: Enter a clear, descriptive name that identifies the purpose of your schedule

  2. Set Status: Choose whether to activate the schedule immediately:

    • Enable: Schedule will run automatically according to your settings
    • Disable: Schedule will be saved but won't execute until manually enabled

  3. Select Task: Choose which task you want to schedule from the list of available tasks in your workspace

  4. Active Time Range: Define when your schedule should be active (optional - leave blank for always active)

  5. Choose Schedule Type: Select how frequently you want the task to run:

    • Hourly: Runs every hour or at specific hour intervals
    • Daily: Runs once per day at a specified time
    • Weekly: Runs on specific days of the week
    • Monthly: Runs on specific days of the month
    • Cron Expression: Use custom cron syntax for advanced scheduling patterns

  6. Start Time: Specify what time of day the schedule should start executing

  7. Day of Week: (For weekly schedules) Select which days of the week to run the task

  8. Day of Month: (For monthly schedules) Select which days of the month to run the task

Create schedule

Figure 1: Create schedule interface

3. Review and Save​

  1. Validate Configuration: Review all settings to ensure they are configured correctly
  2. Save Task: Click the "Save" button to save your schedule configuration

Next Steps​