A technique for scheduling tasks to be run at specific time or on specific event.
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CFQ hard drive scheduling algorithm
The CFQ algorithm uses an ordered set of queues based on the I/O priority of the processes that made the requests. That means there's a queue for process of priority, let say, 1, another one for ...
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Linux/Bash, how to schedule commands in a FIFO queue?
I want the ability to schedule commands to be run in a FIFO queue. I DON'T want them to be run at a specified time in the future as would be the case with the "at" command. I want them to start ...
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52 Week Scheduling Software
I'm looking for software where we could set up a 52 week schedule of tasks, and be alerted when a task comes due (with reminders). The types of tasks would include for example a specific type of ...
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Modifying the linux scheduler
I want to change specific parameters of the linux CFS scheduler like the virtual runtime of particular processes dynamically ( vruntime parameter in the sched_entity ). Is there any definite method to ...
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Create an archieve with current data and time in file name using 7z command line
Today I lost my whole Far Cry 3 save game suddenly. So now I want to backup it's save game folder automatically on a certain period of time using windows task scheduling.
I want to include date and ...
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Unresponding program on a low level standpoint
When a program doesn't respond, on a low level (maybe even down to cpu instructions), what exactly happens? Does the cpu scheduler fail to get a response from the cpu on whether the program executed ...
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How does scheduling work?
How do programs designed for scheduling (e.g. Task Scheduler in Windows, cron in Unix systems) know that it "is time" for them to run a certain scheduled command or script?
I imagine it's not ...
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Schedule email sending time in apple Mail 6.2
Is it possible to schedule the time that an email is sent in Mail so it can be sent when I'm away from my desk (I'm running v6.2 in Mountain Lion)
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Increasing value of sched_latency_ns and sched_min_granularity_ns
Why do I get an error message when I try to increase the values of these two parameters:
#cat /proc/sys/kernel/sched_latency_ns
1000000000
#echo 2000000000 > /proc/sys/kernel/sched_latency_ns
...
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schtasks in windows XP
I am trying to use schtasks to create a scheduled task. While I have no problem using this utility on my Windows 8 machine (or Windows 7 for that matter), I find that XP machines don't have this exe ...
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Does Windows Defender update if Windows Update is set to manual?
It looks like the Windows Defender in Windows 8 won't upgrade the signatures automatically, if Windows Update is set to "Notify, but don't install the upgrades".
Is my impression real? Is there is a ...
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How to schedule Mac Software Updates
I would like to be able to schedule software updates to run during the time when my Internet data usage is free. I have tried to figure out how to use Automator and/or iCal to do this, but I am not ...
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How to schedule download of windows 7 updates?
To put it short: I'd like to schedule my windows updates to start/stop at certain times of day. How can I do this?
More explanation: This is because my internet traffic is limited by ISP and it's free ...
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How can I schedule an item to run? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Schedule a job from the Windows command line?
I'm working on a deployment script for a production machine. I do not have direct access to this machine.
Is there a way ...
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Scheduled download from MSDN
How does one schedule a download from MSDN?
I have a cap of 20GB per month that I'm permitted to download during peak hours, 7am to 1am. I can download as much as I like between 1am and 7am.
Given ...
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Can kvm guest get more CPUs than it has?
When I run a vm with a single virtual CPU inside KVM, is it possible that the vm can actually get more CPU cycles than one whole CPU can has, if there is no other vm running in the host? In another ...
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Is there an rsync-like mode for WinSCP (or a similar tool)?
I need to be able to do a periodic sync of content off my Windows 7 x64 laptop to my offsite CentOS 6 webserver.
Is there a tool/mode like rysnc for WinSCP or similar?
For a variety or reasons, ...
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Does Linux Kernel 3.x still use the Completely Fair Scheduler for process scheduling that was introduced in 2.6.x
If not, then what scheduler does it use and how does it work? Please provide a source
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Will this cron job run as expected? [closed]
I have a fairly important cron job set up and I would like to know if it will run 5 minutes past the hour every hour every 3rd day?
5 * */3 * * php ...
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What is the best solution for job scheduling
We use our in-house developed pipeline simulation software for consultancy projects. We have about 10 engineers working with the software at a given time. We want to use a dedicated PC for running ...
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WinXP SP3: run batch file when system returns from hibernation
I want to run a *.bat file every time system returns/"wakes up" from hibernation (NOT a sleep mode). How can I do that?
System: Win XP SP3.
I would very strongly prefer to solve it without using 3rd ...
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Automatically starting a Windows app that requires a username and password
We have a legacy application(with GUI) in our company. Because it needs to enter user and password to start manually, we can not automatically start it after reboot. We need a program to do this for ...
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Not able to run powershell script from autosys
I am new to powershell and using 1.0version and am trying to write a powershell script that I can execute using autosys scheduler. When the I run the command in autosys
powershell -command "& { ...
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Propose new time in OS X iCal
Is there a way to propose new event time with iCal? When receiving new invitation I can't see any option to purpose alternative scheduling (as well as trying dragging the event).
I'm using OS X ...
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Spreadsheet, PHP Script, or Linux program for employee shift scheduling
I have been looking everywhere for a few weeks now but can't seem to find anything so I come here to ask for assistance. Right now I am doing everything via a very simple Google Docs spreadsheet.
I ...
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What is the difference between “periodic” and “cron” on OS X?
I bought a book on OS X and it says that launchd now control the scheduling of cron tasks, it this true?
Also it says that if I place commands in /etc/daily.local that they will execute after the ...
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How to schedule a java program to run Every day?
How can I schedule my java program(core java file) to run every day at a particular time?
I want to schedule it in a Linux server and what is the same for Windows?
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How can I configure BIOS to boot-up automatically at a particular time?
The code sandbox is huge (including support libraries and stuff it is several hundred MB). The initial checkout+build procedure takes close to 45 minutes. A script executes the download+build ...
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Production Scheduling Software for a multi-line Job Shop? [closed]
I run a multi-line bottle filling company. We run multiple sizes and flavors. I need a program that will help my people schedule production on our machines.
Production Line #1
Job1: Clean, setup, ...
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How does Windows processor affinity work with hyperthreaded CPUs?
How does Windows processor affinity work with hyperthreaded CPUs?
Let's use an example (pictured) of a system with four cores, each with a hyper-threaded virtual core.
Which cores correspond to each ...
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task scheduler in windows server 2008
The windows task scheduler fails to stop even after completing the task. It re-runs the completed task. So how to configure the task to stop after particular duration ??
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What does the Round-Robin scheduler do if the same process appears twice? [closed]
If I've understood this correctly, the Round-Robin scheduler maintains a list of processes, where each process has one entry. But what happens if the same process appears twice?
Does it crash or ...
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'at' command output on Mac
I need to execute scheduled tasks with at command:
echo "VM-run.sh $1" | at 08.00 > at_output.txt 2>&1
I would have the output of VM-run.sh, but what I have instead is this output:
job ...
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Software that allows punching in/out over a web interface [closed]
Our company manages projects where external experts are working for specific activities and get paid a fee based on the amount of days they worked.
We are looking for software or rather a web-based ...
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Using “idle” cpu time still slows down other programs
Before when I ran a Folding@Home client and now when using BOINC they always used "idle" cpu time (for those of you unfamiliar with those programs they run huge scientific calculations on your ...
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How to set downtime for any specific nagios host for certain time from commandline through curl?
I have a curl script which will do the service/host notification disable/enable from the command line through curl.
But need to do that for scheduled downtime.
Can someone suggest me.
Okay it seems ...
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Scheduling an XP Weekly Task Without a Start Time
I need to schedule a backup task to run every week using the Windows XP Scheduler (Home Edition with SP 3).
I would like it to run every Saturday, but how can I make it not time-specific, so it will ...
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Volunteer registration and scheduling system
I'm looking for a system that can help with assigning volunteers to events. We have a small museum that's open on Sundays, and need to have two volunteers there every week. So I'd like to offer a ...
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Differential Backup with Scheduling, Manual Naming, Browsing, Cleanup
I'm looking for a local disk image / disaster recovery backup solution for Windows 7 that can do the following...
Schedule a full disk image once every 3 months
Schedule a weekly differential image ...
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Web-based, open-source, schedule application for small team?
A friend of mine works in a small team (5 people) and they don't have any application to keep track of who is working on what.
There are a lot of questions asked here about application for project ...
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scheduling Ubuntu Software Center
Is there an easy way to schedule downloads through the 'Ubuntu Software Center'?
For example: mark a number of programs for download and installation between 2am and 8am?
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Tool for analysing time spent on different applicaton [duplicate]
Possible Duplicates:
Does anyone knows similar tracking software?
How to keep track of time.
I'm looking for a tool that measure time I spent on different application during a day of work ...
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Software to make scheduling easier
Overview
I have a set of duties I must schedule employees for. The duties recur weekly over a two-month period. There are a number of constraints that define a good schedule. (See below for ...
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How do I set-up a Windows 7 using schedule-task to run a bookmark or specific URL
I am in need of running several php links on a regularly scheduled interval. I am not able to do it on the host through a typical cron set-up because of the memory, data, and time (out) required. The ...
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Scheduling people using excel
I'm currently at work trying to begin scheduling employees to begin work. The details are not important but we have 700 employees that need to be scheduled in specific areas. The past people who held ...
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uTorrent automatic scheduling program
I am using utorrent on a mini "home utorrent server" full time. And when I go to bed, I have to manually set up the bandwith limit to max. And in the morning, I have to set it up to, say, 60% of the ...
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Feedback to router users during access-restricted hours for DD-WRT
Following router schedule rules that I change often, the stock firmware on my D-Link 825NA rev. B redirects HTTP requests to a built-in "Access denied!" warning at appointed times.
I just upgraded ...
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How can I schedule a time for a song to play in Windows?
I really need a fast answer since my alarm clock just broke.
I need to know how to launch Windows Media Player or iTunes, playing a song, with the Windows task scheduler. I'm using Windows 7 ...
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Running a virtual machine on a dedicated processor or core
Our base system runs on Linux but unfortunately the UI has to be on Windows. Its a long story. But thats the requirement. So our idea was to run Windows in a virtual machine using VirtualBox or Xen. ...
