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
About Basic Settings in the Apple Qmaster Preferences Pane
You can use the Setup pane within the Apple Qmaster preferences pane to configure
your distributed processing system.
Sharing Settings
• “Share this computer as” buttons: Use these buttons to assign a distributed processing
role to your computer.
• QuickCluster with services: Select this option to create an “instant” cluster with
unmanaged services. See About QuickClusters for more information.
• Services and cluster controller: Select this option to build a cluster in
Apple Qadministrator. See Creating Clusters with Apple Qadministrator for more
information.
• Services only: Select this option to make this computer a service node only. Service
nodes perform the processing of batches. They can be included in QuickClusters or
in managed clusters. See Managed vs. Unmanaged Services for more information.
Services Settings
• Share checkboxes: Use these checkboxes to enable or disable a specific (Compressor
or Rendering) service. For more information, see Turning Cluster Controller Services
On or Off.
• Managed checkboxes: Use these checkboxes to make the shared service unmanaged
(the default) or managed. For more information, see Managed vs. Unmanaged Services.
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