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.