task scheduler
[/tæsk ˈʃɛdjuːlər/]
nounpl: task schedulers
agendador de tarefas
1. A software tool or system component that automates the execution of programs or scripts at specified times or intervals
The task scheduler runs the backup script every night at 2 AM.
O agendador de tarefas executa o script de backup todas as noites às 2 da manhã.
2. A computer system feature that allows users to schedule automated tasks without manual intervention
Windows Task Scheduler is a built-in utility for automating routine maintenance tasks.
O Agendador de Tarefas do Windows é um utilitário integrado para automatizar tarefas de manutenção rotineira.
3. In computing, a mechanism that determines the order and timing of task execution on a system
The operating system's task scheduler allocates CPU resources to different processes.
O agendador de tarefas do sistema operacional aloca recursos de CPU para diferentes processos.
Task Scheduler is particularly well-known in Windows environments, where it is a native system tool. In Brazil and Portugal, IT professionals frequently use this term in English in technical contexts, though the Portuguese translation 'agendador de tarefas' is increasingly used in localized software and documentation. The concept is fundamental to system administration and DevOps practices in both American and Brazilian tech industries.
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