Video · A tutorial that demonstrates how to ping a server every 30 seconds and send an email in case of the server is not reachable. I also cover a Play Sound Action that allows you to make an alarm sound when the server goes offline. Even more! When your server is offline, the automated job sends a traceroute output to the specified email address.
The automated job can be extended with more that a hundred built-in Actions, ranging from file operations on the remote FTP server to document printing to your local printer.
The intuitive interface with Task creation and configuration Wizards will lead you through the Task design process without requiring scripting skills or preliminary training. It is easy to automate anything and anywhere with this no-code automation platform.
Tools used…
- Task Scheduler · Overview
- Execute Script · Overview · Variables
- If · Overview
- Send Email · Overview
- Play System Sound · Overview
Step-by-step…
Highlights
- Windows automation benefits · a quick automation overview.
- Actions · automate anything with state-of-the-art GUI. No code. All visual!
- Awesome facts · learn amazing tips & tricks about automation.
Universally available
Advanced job scheduler—Automation Workshop works flawlessly on all modern 32-bit and 64-bit Microsoft Windows versions: Windows 10 · Windows 11 · Server 2012 & 2012 R2 · Server 2016 · Server 2019 · Server 2022.
Older Windows versions (such as Windows 8 and Server 2008) are not "officially" supported but should still work remarkably well. The underlying architecture of Windows is evolving and our apps are crafted to be backward and forward compatible.