The Job Scheduler is used for automation purposes - for example, process automation with the free database systems MySQL, PostgreSQL, Firebird and with SQL Server, Oracle, DB2. You can launch executable files and shell scripts and run database procedures automatically. Jobs are configurable as Web Services to provide interoperability with enterprise applications

Mode of Operation:
The Job Scheduler is a batch program operating as a demon, and can be controlled by the graphical user interface of the built-in web server. The Job Scheduler uses an XML file for the configuration of executable files or shell scripts and for the timing and frequency of job starts

Job Execution:
The Job Scheduler processes sequential and parallel tasks. Jobs can be organised in job chains to ensure sequential processing and can be run in multiple instances for scalability. Triggering of job starts is done by directory notification, built-in calendars and via web user interface or use of the Job Scheduler API by other applications (Java, scripting languages).

Supported Platforms:
The Open Source Job Scheduler is working for the following operating systems: Windows 2000/2003/XP, Linux starting with kernel 2.4, Solaris 8/9/10 and HP-UX 11.