Distributed Processing Setup Guide
Table Of Contents
- Apple Qmaster Distributed Processing Setup Guide
- Contents
- Welcome to Distributed Processing
- Distributed Processing Basics
- Getting Started Quickly
- Preparing a Network for Distributed Processing
- The Minimum You Need to Know
- Example of a Minimal Distributed Processing Network
- Using Compressor AutoClusters
- Other Possible Components of a Distributed Processing Network
- Example of an Expanded Distributed Processing Network
- Sample Setup for Part-Time Processing on Desktop Computers
- Configuring Access for Part-Time Distributed Processing
- Setting Up for Part-Time Distributed Processing with Shake
- Additional Steps for Distributed Processing with Shake
- The Interfaces
- Creating Clusters
- An Overview of Configuring a Cluster
- Configuring Service Nodes and Cluster Controllers
- Creating Clusters with Apple Qadministrator
- About QuickClusters
- Administering Clusters
- Using the Command Line
- Installing Apple Qmaster from the Command Line
- Using the Command Line for Distributed Processing
- Using Scripts to Run Apple Qmaster, Compressor, and Batch Monitor
- Appendix
- Resources for Solving Problems
- Solutions to Common Problems
- Contacting AppleCare Support
Instead of one individual interface, the Apple Qmaster distributed processing system
includes up to four different applications and utilities for configuring, monitoring, and
managing services.
This chapter covers the following:
• The Interfaces in the Apple Qmaster Distributed Processing System (p. 33)
• Apple Qmaster Pane of System Preferences (p. 35)
• Apple Qadministrator (p. 41)
• Compressor and Apple Qmaster as Client Interfaces (p. 43)
• Batch Monitor (p. 45)
The Interfaces in the Apple Qmaster Distributed Processing
System
The Apple Qmaster system is a suite of applications that work together to provide
maximum power and flexibility for distributed processing. The elements of the system
can be combined in a variety of ways to suit your needs.
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The Interfaces
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