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Mastering Scheduled Jobs in Salesforce: Pause and Resume with Ease

Writer's picture: Neeraj SinghNeeraj Singh
Mastering Scheduled Jobs in Salesforce: Pause and Resume with Ease

Salesforce's Spring ’25 release introduces two powerful methods—System.pauseJobById and System.resumeJobById—making job management more intuitive and flexible. Here's how these enhancements can streamline your workflows by Mastering Scheduled Jobs in Salesforce: Pause and Resume with Ease


Pause Scheduled Jobs

With System.pauseJobById(jobId), you can temporarily halt a scheduled job. Whether you're performing system maintenance or need to optimize resources during peak usage, this feature ensures you can hit pause without disrupting your configuration.


Resume Jobs Effortlessly

Reactivating paused jobs is a breeze with System.resumeJobById(jobId). Forget about the hassle of deleting and rescheduling—this method ensures you pick up right where you left off.


Why This Feature is a Game-Changer for Mastering Scheduled Jobs in Salesforce: Pause and Resume with Ease

1️⃣ Greater Control: Manage scheduled jobs dynamically during maintenance or high-usage periods.2️⃣ Time Saver: No more recreating jobs from scratch—pause and resume as needed.3️⃣ Enhanced Debugging: Temporarily halt jobs while investigating issues, all without losing your job setup.

Example:

String jobId = 'YOUR_JOB_ID_HERE'; // Replace with your actual job ID

System.pauseJobById(jobId);

System.debug('Job paused!');


System.resumeJobById(jobId);

System.debug('Job resumed!');


How to Get Started

  • Retrieve the Job ID: Use the CronTrigger object or System.scheduleJobs to locate your job ID.

  • Test it Out: Try pausing and resuming jobs in your org to see this feature in action.


What’s Next?

🔗 Dive into the Spring ’25 Release Notes for a complete overview of this feature and more.💬 How do you plan to use these new methods? Share your thoughts and use cases in the comments below!

Salesforce continues to innovate, empowering admins and developers with tools for greater efficiency and control. 🚀

 
 
 

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