How to Create a Custom Task for Complex Jobs
Use a custom task to execute a set of complex administrative actions that require multiple resources and commands.
Who can use this feature? The
One2Many feature is available for the following:
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When might you use a custom task? For example, within a single task
you may want to run an updated .msi for anti-virus software and upload virus
definition files. Also, you want to perform a full scan on all local drives and
copy the resulting log files to your company file server. Another example: You
may want to upload files of numerous types (.exe, .bat, .dll, .cmd) and use an
install.bat command to execute the job.
Important: This type of task can only be
deployed to Windows hosts.
- In LogMeIn Central, go to the page.
- Click Create Task. The Create Task page is displayed.
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Select
Custom.
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Name the task in the
Task name field.
Since you may end up with many saved tasks, be sure to use a clear and specific name.
- To locate and upload resources required to complete the task, click Browse....
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If required, type a
Command to execute.
Tip: Click the variables link to see a list of environment variables you can use in a command.
- Type a Successful exit code if the command you run returns a custom value on successful execution. This value is zero by default.
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To override default logging and create a custom log
file, select
Use custom log file and type a path to the
log.
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Choose whether to assign a plan now, or later:
- To save your task and create a new plan that will be used to run the task, click Save and continue
- To save the task without assigning a plan, click Save and close (you will be able to assign a plan later)
See How to Create a Plan for Executing One2Many Tasks to continue.
Tip: Once you have assigned a task to a plan and have run the
plan, you can monitor progress and view logs on the
page. You can view logs for completed tasks on the
page.