Scheduling workstations: Adding a new event
The Lens Workstation Availability Manager (WAM) is responsible for scheduling when workstations are powered on and off. WAM is controlled by an easy-to-use calendar interface that allows administrators to control multiple workstation pools with a single calendar event. This article will explain how to create a new event.
Adding an event
Login to the Lens Portal
In the left sidebar expand the
Configuration
menu and select theWorkstations
optionUnder the
Scheduling
section, select theCalendar
optionSelect the tab that corresponds with the day you would like the schedule item to run
The workstation scheduling calendar
Click the
Add
buttonYou will now see an
Add event
modal appearThe
Add event
modalIn the
Operation
dropdown field select the desired operation. For more information on workstation schedule operations see this article.Follow the instructions relevant to your desired operation type
Adding an event: Maintain availability
In the
Pools
field, tick all the workstation pools you would like this event to controlIn the
Start time
field, enter the time that you would like this event to run from.In the
End time
field enter the time this event should stop running. After this time any workstations powered on will remain on, but no new workstations will be started. After this event finishes it is recommended to have an Inactive shutdown event to power off any unused workstations.In the
Timezone
field, select the timezone that this event should be run. For most use cases this should be the same timezone as where the workstations targeted are located. For example, if the workstations being controlled are in New York, USA then theAmerica/New_York
option is most likely the best option.Specify the number of workstations you would like to be kept available in the
Availabile workstations required
fieldClick the
Add button
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A sample configuration for a âMaintain availabilityâ event
Adding an event: Self-serve
In the
Pools
field, tick all the workstation pools you would like this event to controlIn the
Start time
field, enter the time that you would like this event to run from.In the
End time
field enter the time this event should stop running. After this time users will not be able to self-serve machines.In the
Timezone
field, select the timezone that this event should be run. For most use cases this should be the same timezone as where the workstations targeted are located. For example, if the workstations being controlled are in New York, USA then theAmerica/New_York
option is most likely the best option.Click the
Add button
![](../../../__attachments/2817163265/image-20230203-174738.png?inst-v=e065097c-ce54-4077-bfce-12cc2b09b30d)
A sample configuration for a âSelf-serveâ event
Adding an event: Start
In the
Pools
field, tick all the workstation pools you would like this event to controlIn the
Start time
field, enter the time that you would like this event to run. This event will only run once at the defined time.In the
Timezone
field, select the timezone that this event should be run. For most use cases this should be the same timezone as where the workstations targeted are located. For example, if the workstations being controlled are in New York, USA then theAmerica/New_York
option is most likely the best option.Specify the number of workstations you would like to start in the
Workstations to start
field. If you would like to start all workstations then check theApply to all workstations in pool
toggle.Click the
Add button
![](../../../__attachments/2817163265/image-20230203-174959.png?inst-v=e065097c-ce54-4077-bfce-12cc2b09b30d)
A sample configuration for a âStartâ event
Adding an event: Stop
In the
Pools
field, tick all the workstation pools you would like this event to controlIn the
Start time
field, enter the time that you would like this event to run. This event will only run once at the defined time.In the
Timezone
field, select the timezone that this event should be run. For most use cases this should be the same timezone as where the workstations targeted are located. For example, if the workstations being controlled are in New York, USA then theAmerica/New_York
option is most likely the best option.Specify the number of workstations you would like to stop in the
Workstations to stop
field. If you would like to stop all workstations then check theApply to all workstations in pool
toggle.Click the
Add button
![](../../../__attachments/2817163265/image-20230203-175140.png?inst-v=e065097c-ce54-4077-bfce-12cc2b09b30d)
A sample configuration for a âStopâ event
Adding an event: Inactive shutdown
In the
Pools
field, tick all the workstation pools you would like this event to controlIn the
Start time
field, enter the time that you would like this event to run from.In the
End time
field enter the time this event should stop running.In the
Timezone
field, select the timezone that this event should be run. For most use cases this should be the same timezone as where the workstations targeted are located. For example, if the workstations being controlled are in New York, USA then theAmerica/New_York
option is most likely the best option.Click the
Add button
![](../../../__attachments/2817163265/image-20230203-175357.png?inst-v=e065097c-ce54-4077-bfce-12cc2b09b30d)
A sample configuration for a âInactive shutdownâ event