Finke Batch — SME PowerShell Job Scheduling

Why IT teams choose Finke Batch

Replace fragile Task Scheduler scripts with centralized control
Visual oversight of jobs, dependencies, and run history
API-driven for DevOps integration and self-service
SQL Server auditing for compliance and forensics

What you get

Enterprise scheduler

Quartz-based cron, retries, and dependency chaining.

Modern web UI

Jobs, Runs, and Scripts management with role-friendly UX.

PowerShell native

Secure, parameterized execution in Windows service context.

Audit & observability

Central logs, exit codes, stdout/stderr, durations.

Capabilities

Robust & versatile for real-world operations

Dependencies & sequencing

Model upstream/downstream jobs and ensure downstream only runs after success.

Least-privilege service

Windows service executes scripts with a known identity; no local user sessions required.

JSON parameters

Pass typed parameters to PowerShell reliably; no more quote-escaping dramas.

Run insights

Track success rates, durations, and exit codes to spot regressions early.

API first

Trigger jobs, manage catalog, and integrate with CI/CD or ITSM tools.

Flexible deployment

Run on-prem (IIS + Windows Service) or in your private cloud. SQL Server backed.

Architecture

Simple, reliable, auditable

A clean three-tier design keeps your operations predictable and secure: Web UI (IIS), API + SQL Server, and a Windows Service that executes PowerShell headlessly via Quartz scheduling.

IIS-hosted HTML5 UI with Bootstrap
.NET API + EF Core for job catalog & run history
Windows Service runner with stdout/stderr capture
SQL Server for durability & reporting

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Security

Built with enterprise security in mind

Keep jobs in your network perimeter. Control execution identity, restrict access, and keep an immutable audit trail.

Least privilege

Service account isolation and clear role separation between UI and runner.

Network control

No inbound agents. Outbound connections only to your SQL Server.

Full audit

Every run recorded with who/when, exit code, duration, stdout/stderr.

Compliance ready

Backed by SQL Server; export to SIEM or BI tools.

Product tour

See the UI your team will use every day

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Jobs overview with category filter & Run Now

Run history with details and output

Natural language quartz cron generator

Pricing

Simple, transparent licensing

Per-server licensing with unlimited jobs and users.

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Standard

£2,500 / server

Unlimited jobs & users
Web UI + API
Email support

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Professional

£4,500 / server

Everything in Standard
Priority support (next business day)
Implementation guidance

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Scale

Enterprise

Custom

HA/DR design assistance
Custom SSO & hardening
Dedicated success manager

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All prices ex-VAT. Education & non-profit discounts available.

What users say

“It just runs — and our auditors love it.”

“We replaced a patchwork of Task Scheduler jobs. Now jobs are visible, repeatable, and recoverable.”

IT Operations Manager

Manufacturing

“The API let us embed job triggers in our service desk workflows in a day.”

Systems Engineer

Logistics

FAQ

Answers for IT Managers

IIS-hosted static UI, .NET API, and a Windows Service for execution. SQL Server stores jobs, categories, and run history.

Yes. It’s designed for on-prem and air-gapped environments.

Yes. Use the REST endpoints to create/modify jobs and enqueue manual runs.

Execute under a service account with least privilege; maintain a complete audit trail in SQL. Integrate with your existing access controls at IIS/API layers.

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Tell us about your environment and goals. We’ll show you how Finke Batch fits your stack and answer your questions.

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