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# Global Job Scheduler

## Definition

The Global Job Scheduler controls whether Workloads will automatically take backups according to their schedule or not.\
It is used to prevent automated backups during maintenance or troubleshooting.

## Disabling an Enabling of the Global Job Scheduler

To disable or enable the Global Job Scheduler follow these steps:

1. Login to the RHV-Manager
2. Navigate to the Backup Tab
3. Click "Scheduler Settings"
4. Choose between "Enable Scheduler" or "Disable Scheduler"
5. Click "Submit"

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Already started backups will finish their backup process when the Global Job Scheduler gets deactivated after the backup job has been started.
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