Announcing ScheduledTasksManager: A New PowerShell Module for Cluster-Aware Task Management

I’m excited to announce the release of my first PowerShell module: ScheduledTasksManager v0.1.0! This module is now available on the PowerShell Gallery and addresses a real challenge I’ve encountered in enterprise environments.

The Problem

Managing scheduled tasks in Windows Server Failover Clusters can be complex and error-prone. The built-in ScheduledTasks module from Microsoft works great for standalone systems, but when you’re dealing with clustered environments, you need additional functionality to handle tasks across multiple nodes effectively.

The Solution

ScheduledTasksManager extends the capabilities of Microsoft’s built-in module with cluster-aware functionality. It provides comprehensive functions for managing scheduled tasks in both standalone and clustered Windows environments.

Key Features

Cluster-Aware Operations: Register, enable, disable, start, and monitor scheduled tasks across failover cluster nodes
Advanced Monitoring: Retrieve detailed task information, run history, and cluster node details
Configuration Management: Export and import task configurations for backup and deployment scenarios
Smart Filtering: Filter tasks by state, type, and ownership across cluster nodes
Secure Authentication: Built-in support for credential management and CIM sessions

Quick Start

Getting started is simple:

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# Install from PowerShell Gallery
Install-Module -Name ScheduledTasksManager -Repository PSGallery

# Import the module
Import-Module ScheduledTasksManager

# Get all clustered scheduled tasks
Get-StmClusteredScheduledTask -Cluster "MyCluster"

# Register a new clustered task
Register-StmClusteredScheduledTask -Cluster "MyCluster" -TaskName "BackupTask" -TaskType "ClusterWide"

What’s Included

The module includes 11 comprehensive functions:

Task retrieval and information gathering
Task registration and removal
Task state management (enable/disable)
Manual task execution and monitoring
Configuration export capabilities

Each function includes detailed help documentation and practical examples.

Enterprise Ready

ScheduledTasksManager is designed for enterprise environments with features like:

Credential delegation support
Comprehensive error handling
Standardized PowerShell function patterns
Built-in validation for cluster operations

Looking Forward

This initial release (v0.1.0) establishes the foundation for cluster-aware scheduled task management. I’m already planning additional features and improvements based on community feedback.

Get Involved

Download: Available now on PowerShell Gallery
Documentation: Complete documentation at tablackburn.github.io/ScheduledTasksManager
Source Code: View the source and contribute on GitHub
Issues & Feedback: Report bugs or request features through GitHub Issues

I hope this module helps simplify your scheduled task management in clustered environments. Give it a try and let me know what you think!