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# Event Scheduler

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[Events Overview](/docs/server/server-usage/triggers-events/event-scheduler/events.md)
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An introduction to creating and managing scheduled events, which are named database objects containing SQL statements to be executed by the Event Scheduler.
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[ALTER EVENT](/docs/server/server-usage/triggers-events/event-scheduler/alter-event.md)
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Learn how to modify the characteristics of an existing event, such as its schedule, body, or enabled status, without dropping and recreating it.
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[Event Limitations](/docs/server/server-usage/triggers-events/event-scheduler/event-limitations.md)
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A list of restrictions associated with the Event Scheduler, including the inability to return result sets and specific date range limitations.
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