BUG: Tasks Scheduled for Every N Days Runs Daily

Last reviewed: May 5, 1997
Article ID: Q155583

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft SQL Server, version 6.0

SYMPTOMS

The tasks scheduled to run every N days runs daily after the first execution.

WORKAROUND

Instead of using a daily task to run on alternate days or every N days, use a weekly task to run on specified days (for example: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday).

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft SQL Server version 6.0. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

Additional query words: schedule task incorrect execution
Keywords : kbbug6.00 kbnetwork SSrvGen
Version : 6.0
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: May 5, 1997
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