Jobs are repository objects that automate method object execution. Methods associated with jobs are executed automatically on a user-defined schedule. The properties of a job define the execution schedule and turn execution on or off. Jobs are invoked by the agent exec process, a process installed with Content Server. At regular intervals, the agent exec process examines the job objects in the repository and runs those jobs that are ready for execution. Any user can create jobs.

When a repository is created, it contains jobs for:

You can create additional jobs to automate the execution of any method and you can modify the schedule for executing existing jobs.

For more information on federation and replication jobs, refer to the Distributed Configuration Guide.