How can you schedule an Alteryx workflow?

Scheduling an Alteryx workflow is accomplished through the use of Alteryx Server or Alteryx Scheduler. Alteryx Server is a platform that allows users to run workflows in a managed environment, providing capabilities for scheduling, sharing, and collaboration. The Alteryx Scheduler, specifically, enables users to set specific times for workflows to run automatically, thereby automating data processing tasks without manual intervention.

This capability is essential for businesses that require regular data updates or processing as it streamlines operations and ensures that the necessary data is always available and up to date for decision-making. Using Alteryx Designer alone does not provide this scheduling functionality since it is primarily a development environment focused on designing and building workflows rather than executing them on a schedule. Similarly, exporting workflows to Excel or using the Output Data Tool does not facilitate scheduling at all; these actions pertain to data output management, not workflow automation or scheduling.