Start/notes.ini Parameters/ServerTasks_Delay

ServerTasks_Delay

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Parameter: ServerTasks_Delay
Short description: Delays the start of tasks from ServerTasks / ServerTasksAtX to avoid CPU / I/O spikes during boot (staggered start).

Profile

Parameter
ServerTasks_Delay
Category
Startup / Tasks
Component
Server
Available since
8.0
Supported versions
9.0.1, 10.0, 11.0, 12.0, 14.0, 14.5
GUI equivalent
notes.ini only (no GUI)
Possible values
Integer in seconds (e.g. 30) between the start of two tasks

Description

By default, Domino starts all tasks listed in ServerTasks in parallel during boot – which on large servers can cause massive CPU and I/O spikes. ServerTasks_Delay defines a pause (in seconds) between the start of two tasks, providing a staggered start.
Especially on servers with many Java tasks (DOTS, REST, Traveler service), a delay of 10–60 seconds noticeably eases the startup phase.

Example configuration

ServerTasks_Delay=30

Notes & pitfalls

  • Value in seconds.
  • Lengthens the total server startup time accordingly.
  • Also applies to ServerTasksAtX (scheduled tasks).
  • Do not confuse with ServerTasks_Wait_Time (replicator wait time).
  • The change only takes effect after a server restart.