1.2.2.3 Current Tasks

The Current Tasks window shows all tasks currently running on the selected server, including those initiated in the Director UI.

It is divided into two areas:

  • Current Tasks area

  • Task Filter

Current Tasks Area

This area displays the details of the tasks in progress. You can drill down into these tasks to check their status and progress by expanding each of the groups using the + button.

Task Filter

This area filters the details of the tasks currently running on the selected server.

The elements of this area are as follows:

Table 1-6 Task Filter Elements

Element Description

Show by

Sorts the contents of the Current Task area by Jobs (the default option) or Run Label.

Auto Expand

Check this box to automatically expand the contents listed in the Current Task area. This box is cleared by default.

Projects

The projects of the tasks being run.

Jobs

The names of the jobs being run.

Labels

The labels of the jobs being run.

Current Tasks Popup

This dialog box is used to view the tasks currently running on all connected servers.

To open the popup, click View > Current Tasks Popup.

Note that the Current Tasks window shows all activity on all connected servers, including tasks and jobs that are run interactively using the Director UI, and any jobs that have been instigated externally using the Command Line Interface.