Scheduled Startup

Scenario

This section describes how to start a cloud desktop or a desktop pool periodically.

Impact on the System

This operation has no adverse impact on the system.

Prerequisites

Scheduled startup can be performed only on desktops that have been shut down.

Procedure

1. Log in to the console.
2. In the navigation pane, choose Tasks > Scheduled Tasks.

   The Scheduled Tasks page is displayed.

3. Click Create Scheduled Task in the upper right corner of the page.

   The Create Scheduled Task window is displayed.

4. Configure a scheduled task.
   • Task Type: Select Startup.
   • Task Name: This parameter is user-defined.
   • Execution Interval: You can select one of the following intervals:
     • Specified time: The time is accurate to seconds.
     • By day: You can specify Time, Executed Once Per, and Expires At.
     • By week: You can specify Weekday, Time, and Expires At.
     • By month: You can specify Month, Day, Time, and Expires At.

5. Click Next: Select Object.

   The Select Target Object page is displayed.

6. In the Available Objects area, select All desktops, Desktops, or Desktop pools from the drop-down list box, and select the desired objects.
7. Click Create Now.