Modules are a specific type of plug-in used by JobServer.NET. The module can implement a specific method that performs some type of work, or action. The JobServer.NET engine can support any number of modules. These modules can be any of the numerous existing modules available with JobServer.NET. The option for developers to create their own modules utilizing the JobServer.NET plug-in API provides extreme flexibility. Combining all of the existing functionality that is provided with the included modules, and your own custom modules, enables developers to have a powerful automation platform that can integrate your specific needs.

Individual job definitions can utilize any number of the installed modules. The modules are used together to perform various tasks or actions in response to the triggers that can start a job. The growing list of modules included with JobServer is long and constantly growing. A few examples of very commonly used modules include: File Copy and Move, FTP Copy and Move, File Purge and Archive, Compress Files, Windows Service Control, Windows Server Shutdown and Restart, CommandLine, PowerShell and much more. File based modules allow for working with files that are stored on local filesystem as well as Windows UNC on Active Directory networks.