Meaning – The term scheduler, refers to a computer program designed to perform functions such as scheduling, initiation, and termination of jobs.
A scheduler is a software product that allows an enterprise to schedule and track computer batch tasks. These units of work include running a security program or updating software. Job schedulers may also manage the job queue for a computer cluster.
A scheduler starts and handles jobs automatically by manipulating a prepared job control language algorithm or through communication with a human user. Today’s job schedulers often offer a graphical user interface (GUI) and a single point of control for all tasks in a distributed PC network.
Example of usage – “A scheduler is a software product that allows an enterprise to schedule and track computer batch tasks. These units of work include running a security program or updating software.”
