Understanding Timer Jobs for SharePoint 2010

Timer jobs, as shown in Figure 11.10, are critical components in SharePoint jobs. They are used to fire off tasks on a schedule basis and are critical to the smooth operation of a farm. It is critical to understand which timer jobs are configured and how to modify them to understand how to administer a SharePoint environment.

Figure 11.10. Viewing timer jobs.

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