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JA-DevJA-Dev 

Is it possible to schedule a Batch Apex job hourly?

Hi,

 

I've seen this example that shows how to leverage the Scheduling API to set jobs to run on an hourly basis. But can I set up a Batch Apex job to run hourly as well? If so, can someone guide me through the process? I already know how to write and set up Batch Apex jobs that run daily, but need help getting them to run hourly.

 

Thanks in advance.

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bob_buzzardbob_buzzard

You can.  All you need to do is have your schedulable class instantiate and execute the batch apex.

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bob_buzzardbob_buzzard

You can.  All you need to do is have your schedulable class instantiate and execute the batch apex.

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JA-DevJA-Dev

Thanks for the advice :smileyhappy: I made the necessary changes to my Batch Class (now it implements the Schedulable interface w/ its execute method) and then scheduled it via the System Log. The batch job has been running for a few hours now and it's working great!
Pal2011Pal2011

Hi,

 

Is there any other way I can schedule this scheduler class to run Batch Apex on hourly base except System log or Anonymous block ?

 

Thanks,