Run Sharepoint file using Task scheduler

Question

Hi

I have created a powershell script file and uploaded in sharepoint document library.

I want to run that script using task scheduler.But in task scheduler we can give only local path right?

Is there any possibilities to refer a script file which is in sharepoint site?

Please reply

Thanks

Poovi

Answer 1

Hi Poovi,

instead of that why dont you create SharePoint Timer Job which will do the job for you

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Abhijeet S. Thorat

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Answer 2

Hi Poovi,

As per my knowledge there is no option to refer a script file which is in SharePoint site in the windows task scheduler. You have to keep the file in local drive.

If you don't want to keep the file in local drive and want to keep it in SharePoint Site then as Abhijeet told it is better to create a timerjob in SharePoint which will call the script and execute.

Regards, 

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SAGAR PATIL

Answer 3

Thanks for the reply.

I will try to do that.

what all files can be executed using windows task scheduler?

Only powershell or any other files like exe,workflow etc..?

Please clarify.

Poovi

Answer 4

Hi,

• You cannot directly run a SharePoint Hosted Script file from Task Scheduler. You can only invoke a local script file. 

Having said that, you have one option : Within the local script file that you invoke using task scheduler, write the PS code to download your SharePoint Hosted Script file . Once its downloaded, invoke the downloaded script file from the local script file that you are running now from task scheduler

Download SP file using PS

Invoke another PS1 from Current PS1

• If you feel the above approach is an overkill, use SharePoint Timer Jobs :

    Step By Step SP Timer Guide

Regards,

Priyan

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