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
Apple Qmaster Pane of System Preferences
Use the Apple Qmaster pane of System Preferences to activate, create, or make changes
to Apple Qmaster cluster-controlling and processing services (including passwords and
scratch storage locations).
Use Apple Qmaster System Preferences to configure
service nodes and cluster controllers:
Cluster
controller
Service
node
For details about using the Apple Qmaster pane of System Preferences, see:
• Configuring Service Nodes and Cluster Controllers
• Using Virtual Clusters to Make the Most of Multiprocessor Computers
• Setting a Service Password for Including a Computer in a Cluster
• Using Cluster Storage
Also see the Apple Qmaster User Manual for more information, including information
about creating an extended node cluster that uses nodes without Apple Qmaster installed.
To open the Apple Qmaster pane of System Preferences
1 Open System Preferences.
2 Click the Apple Qmaster button, located in the Other section.
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