Edit schedule

Overview

Users can modify a Schedule on this page, including its name, assigned resources, and schedule settings. They can add or remove resources as necessary and adjust periods, dates, or times. The configured action cannot be changed; to use another action, create a new Schedule.

Before proceeding to edit the schedule, please ensure the following:

• The schedule to be edited is not in the "In progress" or "Error" status. Only schedules with "Scheduled" and "Paused" statuses are editable.
• If the last resource is removed from the schedule, the schedule will persist but be paused. It can be reactivated by adding at least one resource.

Page description

This page allows users to modify existing schedules:

• Naming the Schedule: users can input a name into the text field provided. They can refer to patterns available in the FAQ.
• Selecting Initial Actions: this section is predefined for the schedule and cannot be modified on the edit page.
• Setting Event Date and Time: users can specify the event's date and time or intervals using periods and hours. Additional instructions are accessible via a FAQ link.
• Searching for Resources: a search bar allows users to quickly find resource names by entering initial letters.
• Choosing Resources: users can select resources from the available lists by checking the boxes next to the required items.
• Saving the Schedule: once all necessary resources are selected, users can save their settings by clicking the "Save Schedule" button.
• Interrupting the Process: users have the option to halt the process using the "Interrupt process x" button at the top right corner of the page, allowing for cancellation or exit if necessary.

Actions you can perform on this page

1. Rename Schedule: users can enter a new name for the schedule. A pattern for naming can be found in the FAQ.
2. Change Time: users can select a new date and time event or adjust time intervals by clicking the "Pencil" button. Detailed instructions are available in the FAQ.
3. Add Objects: users can add resources to the schedule. They can start typing the first letters of the resource name in the search bar or select resources from the "Objects out of schedule" list. After selecting the required resources, users can click the "+Add to schedule" button to save the changes.
4. Remove Objects: users can remove resources from the schedule. Similar to adding objects, users can start typing the first letters of the resource name in the search bar or select resources from the "Scheduled objects" list. After selecting the required resources, users can click the "Remove from schedule" button to save the changes.
5. Save Changes: once all modifications are made, users can click the "Save schedule" button to save the new data. The updated settings will be saved, and users will be redirected to the Schedules page.
6. Process Interruption: users have the option to interrupt the process at any time before saving changes by clicking the "Interrupt process x" button located at the top right corner of the page. This button allows users to cancel or exit the editing process if needed.

FAQ

What options are available for naming the Schedule?

• You can choose any name provided it meets these criteria: It must consist of alphanumeric characters, hyphens, dots, and underscores; the length can range from 2 to 64 characters.
• You can create multiple schedules using identical names as required.

What scheduling options are available, and what do they signify?

• Date and Time Event: this option is exclusively for non-recurring events. It signifies that an action will execute only once, after which the schedule will pause. You can opt to "Execute now" to run scheduled actions immediately or adjust the date and/or time using the "Edit" function to schedule it for later execution.
• Repeat Interval: this option is utilized for recurring events. It indicates that an action will occur at regular intervals based on the chosen period. You can add an unlimited number of intervals.
• Selectable time intervals for recurring events include:
  • Day: Allows you to set an action to occur every "N" days. There are no restrictions on the selection of days (1 or 9876543).
  • Week: Enables you to set an action to occur every "N" week on a specific day(s) of the week. There are no limitations on the choice of weeks (1 or 9876543).
  • Month: Lets you designate the days of the month when the scheduled action will be executed.
  • Custom: Offers the option to set an interval using a cron expression.

What if I want to create a schedule with virtual machines with different statuses?

• It is possible to add virtual machines with statuses ON, OFF, and BUSY in one scheduler.
• It is impossible to add virtual machines with statuses DRAFT and FAILED.

What actions can I take depending on my project role?

• Users with “Manage” infrastructure permissions in the project can perform any actions with any Schedules.
• Users with “Operate” infrastructure permissions in the project can perform any actions with Schedules for Start, Shutdown, Reboot, and Start/Stop.
• Users with “Read” infrastructure permissions in the project can only see a list of Schedules and their detailed information, but can not perform any actions with any Schedules.