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# Maintenance plan examples

# Maintenance plan examples {#ariaid-title1}

* Freigeben Version: Australia
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* Aktualisiert 12. März 2026
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You can define maintenance plans using model-based, meter-based, or duration-based
selection criteria.
* To schedule a reboot for certain computer models after a specified number of keystrokes, define a model-based plan with a meter-based maintenance schedule.
* To schedule a printer ink cartridge replacement after printing a specified number of pages, define a general plan with a meter-based maintenance schedule.
* To schedule an antivirus scan on particular computers after a specified number of days, define a model-based plan with a duration-based maintenance schedule.
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## Define a maintenance schedule for a computer reboot {#ariaid-title2}

To schedule a reboot for certain computer models after a specified number of
keystrokes, define a model-based plan with a meter-based maintenance schedule. In the
example, a field called keystrokes is added to the Computer
\[cmdb_ci_computer\] table.

### Prozedur

1. Navigate to AllPlanned MaintenanceMaintenance Plans.
2. Click New and create a maintenance plan called <kbd class="ph userinput">Reboot Apple Computers</kbd> with the following definitions and then click Submit.  
   * Type: Model-based
   * Model: Click the lock icon and select Apple iMac 27 and Apple MacBook Pro 17.
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3. Navigate to Planned MaintenanceMaintenance Plans and then click the number of the maintenance plan you just created.
4. In the Maintenance Schedules related list, click New, enter the following settings, and then click Submit.  
   * Name: Reboot Apple Computers
   * Short description: Scheduled reboot for Apple computers
   * Repetition: Meter
   * Every: 500000
   * Field: keystrokes
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### Ergebnisse

The Reboot Apple Computer maintenance plan schedules all Apple iMac 27 and Apple MacBook Pro 17 computers to reboot after 500,000 keystrokes.

## Define a maintenance schedule for an ink cartridge replacement {#ariaid-title3}

To schedule a printer ink cartridge replacement after printing a specified number of
pages, define a general plan with a meter-based maintenance schedule. In the example, a
table called Printer is added with string fields for printer, model,
pages, and the like.

### Prozedur

1. Navigate to AllPlanned MaintenanceMaintenance Plans.
2. Click New and create a maintenance plan called <kbd class="ph userinput">Epson Laser Cartridge Replacement</kbd> with the following definitions and then click Submit.  
   * Type: <kbd class="ph userinput">General</kbd>
   * Table: <kbd class="ph userinput">Printer</kbd>
   * Filter condition: <kbd class="ph userinput">Model is Epson</kbd>
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3. Navigate to Planned MaintenanceMaintenance Plans and then click the number of the maintenance plan you just created..
4. In the Maintenance Schedules related list, click New, enter the following settings, and then click Submit.  
   * Name: Epson Laser Cartridge Replacement
   * Short description: Scheduled cartridge replacement for Epson laser printers
   * Repetition: Meter
   * Every: 7500
   * Field: Pages
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### Ergebnisse

The Epson Laser Cartridge Replacement maintenance plan schedules all Epson laser printers to replace ink cartridges after printing 7,500 pages.

## Define a maintenance schedule to run antivirus software {#ariaid-title4}

To schedule an antivirus scan on certain computers after a specified number of days,
define a model-based plan with a duration-based maintenance schedule. In the example, a
field called trigger type is added to the Computer
`[cmdb_ci_computer]` table.

### Prozedur

1. Navigate to AllPlanned MaintenanceMaintenance Plans.
2. Click New and create a maintenance plan called <kbd class="ph userinput">Update Antivirus</kbd> with the following definitions:  
   * Type: Model-based
   * Model: Click the lock icon and select Apple iMac 27 and Apple MacBook Pro 17.
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3. Click Submit.
4. Navigate to Planned MaintenanceMaintenance Plans and then click the number of the maintenance plan you just created.
5. In the Maintenance Schedules related list, click New, enter the following settings, and then click Submit.  
   * Name: Antivirus Update
   * Short description: Scheduled antivirus update for Apple computers
   * Repetition: Duration
   * Trigger Type: Interval
   * Days: 30
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### Ergebnisse

The Update Antivirus maintenance plan schedules all Apple iMac 27 and Apple MacBook Pro 17 computers to run the antivirus software every 30 days.