Are scheduled jobs server side or client side?

Are scheduled jobs server side or client side?

• A. Server side
• B. Client side
• C. Both
• D. Depends on the job

Answer: (A)

Scheduled jobs run on the server. They are background tasks managed by the system’s scheduler (on the server) and execute at defined times regardless of any user’s activity. This server-side positioning allows reliable execution, access to the database and other server resources, and operation even when no user is logged in. Client-side scheduling, by contrast, would depend on a user’s browser—pages can be closed, devices can go to sleep, and network issues can interrupt timers—making it unsuitable for reliable, time-based tasks. In ServiceNow, for example, scheduled script executions are handled server-side to ensure consistent, secure processing of maintenance, data processing, or notifications.

Scheduled jobs run on the server. They are background tasks managed by the system’s scheduler (on the server) and execute at defined times regardless of any user’s activity. This server-side positioning allows reliable execution, access to the database and other server resources, and operation even when no user is logged in. Client-side scheduling, by contrast, would depend on a user’s browser—pages can be closed, devices can go to sleep, and network issues can interrupt timers—making it unsuitable for reliable, time-based tasks. In ServiceNow, for example, scheduled script executions are handled server-side to ensure consistent, secure processing of maintenance, data processing, or notifications.