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Task Management ​

The Task Management section supports scheduling tasks, trigger-based tasks, and bulk execution across multiple servers.
Nezha Monitoring enables pushing commands to Agents for execution, supporting diverse scenarios such as:

  • Periodic backups using restic or rclone.
  • Scheduled service restarts to reset network connections.
  • Triggered tasks based on alert rules, e.g., running a script when CPU usage remains high for an extended period.

How to Use ​

Adding a Task ​

  1. Access the Task Page
    Navigate to the Tasks page in the management panel and click the + button to add a new task.

  2. Configure Task Parameters
    When adding a task, the following parameters must be configured:

    • Name: Assign a custom name for easy identification and management.
    • Task Type:
      • Scheduled Task: Executes periodically based on the specified schedule.
      • Trigger Task: Executes only when triggered via API or notification rules, running once per trigger.
    • Schedule: Time schedule for task execution (only applies to scheduled tasks).
      Format: second minute hour day month weekday.
      Refer to the CRON Expression Format for details.
      Example: 0 0 3 * * * runs the task daily at 3:00 AM.
    • Command: The command to execute.
      • The command format follows standard Shell/Bat scripting. Use && (Linux) or & (Windows) to chain multiple commands.
      • Example: To reboot the server, enter reboot.
    • Coverage Scope and Specific Servers: Specify which Agents should execute the task:
      • Select coverage rules or specific servers.
      • For trigger tasks, choose "Execute on servers triggering the alert."
    • Notification Group: Select a notification method group configured in the Notifications page. See Notification Configuration for details.
  3. Submit Task
    After completing the configuration, click Submit to save the task.


Managing Tasks ​

To manage existing tasks:

  1. Go to the Tasks page and locate the desired task.
  2. Use the icons on the right:
    • Execute Immediately: Bypasses the schedule and executes the task instantly.
    • Edit: Modify the task configuration.
    • Delete: Remove the task.

Common Issues ​

1. Command Not Found ​

  • If execution fails with a "command not found" error, it is usually due to the PATH environment variable not being properly loaded.
  • Solution:
    • In Linux, prepend the command with source ~/.bashrc:
      bash
      source ~/.bashrc && your_command
    • Alternatively, use the command's absolute path (e.g., /usr/bin/command).