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Z-Cron is an application that enables you to automatically execute tasks on computers according to your defined schedule. It acts as a central managing tool for the automation and monitoring of computer systems.
Z-Cron scheduler does not only start other applications, it also includes a large variety of built-in functions, such as showing reminder text messages on the screen, system maintenance, establishing internet connections or shutting down the system.
Note:
The free programs offered here are freeware for personal use, i.e. they can only be used by private individuals free of charge. The commercial or professional use of the free program version is prohibited.
The freeware version is limited to a trial period of 14-30 days on a Windows Server operating system (2000 / 2003 / 2008 / 2010 / 2011)! For commerci al use or use on a Windows Server, a Z-Software server license is required!
Here are some key features of "Z-Cron":
Possible scheduled tasks are for example:
· Starting and stopping of applications (also with parameters).
· Calling or saving of Websites.
· Loading documents.
· Starting, stopping and monitoring system services (professional version).
· Copying files and directories.
· Deleting files and directories
· Cleanup of directories.
· Archiving and compressing files and directories.
· Switching computers in a network on or off.
· Automated switching of electrical devices, e.g. with Z-USBswitch.
· Establishing and disconnecting internet/VPN connections (Modem/ISDN).
These tasks can be started automatically at the follow ing points in time (also in 5 minute intervals):
· Daily (every x days).
· Weekly (every x weeks at a weekday you can choose).
· Monthly (at the x calendar day or the x weekday of a month).
· Once.
· After the system startup.
You can use Z-Cron scheduler in many different ways, for example:
· Regular data backup (for example with Z-DataDVD or Z-DATdump).
· Automatic switching of electrical equipment or devices (for example with Z-ParSwitch).
· Automatic FTP data transfer (for example with Z-FTPcopyII).
· Verifying volume integrity
· Virus scans
Requirements:
· 600 MHz
· 512 MB RAM
· 10 MB HDD
· 800x600px monitor resolution
· mouse
What's New< /b> in This Release: [ read full changelog ]
· The Z-Cron commands HIBERNATE and STANDBY were reverted to their original function. They put the computer into standby and hibernation mode.
· PC Timer functionality, i.e. automatic wakeup from standby or hibernation mode, is now possible with the commands PC-TIMER and/or WAKEUPONSTANDBY. The desired wakeup time can be specified with weekday and time.
· The SMTP client integrated in Z-Cron can now be set up to use ports 587 (TLS) and 465 (SLS) instead of only the default port 25. This allows Z-Cron to be used with a GMail account.
· The built-in functions that need a connection to a user's desktop will now work correctly and are able to display their messages on the desktop, even when Z-Cron runs as a service in the LocalSystem account.
· In addition to the existing commands to start MP3 playback with an external software, Z-Cron can now play MP3 files on its own as well.
Via: Z-Cron 4.9 Build 09
