Third Party Scheduling Software for Windows NT

 Last reviewed: May 1, 1996
Article ID: Q140371
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT operating system version 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.5 and 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5 and 3.51

SUMMARY

There are several third-party scheduling programs available for Microsoft Windows NT. These programs offer increased flexibility and functionality over AT.EXE and the Windows NT Resource Kit utility WINAT.EXE.

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Argent Queue Manager (AQM)

Argent, Inc. Phone: 203-489-5553 Fax: 203-489-4113 Worldwide: 203-489-5553 Internet: pss_sales@pssi.com

Comprehensive batch job scheduling/queue facility.

OpalisRobot Distributor

JSI, Inc. 1045 Essex Court Alpharetta, GA 30201-3811 Phone: 770-475-3820 Fax: 770-442-3820 Internet: 74404.3405@compuserve.com

An event-based Windows NT service scheduler that allows the creation of unlimited links between various components of the NT system. Client/server program comes with an unlimited license for its client utilities.

NTCronD

Extreme Software (http://www.dfw.net/~gparsons/software.html) Internet: gparsons@dfw.net

A Microsoft Windows NT service that emulates the crond utility developed by AT&T and Hewlett Packard for UNIX.

KBCategory: ntgeneral
KBSubcategory: ntutil
Additional reference words: 3rd party schedule NT 3.10 3.50 3.51 prodnt

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Last reviewed: May 1, 1996
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