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 Advanced Settings in the Apple Qmaster Preferences Pane
You can use the Advanced pane within the Apple Qmaster preferences pane to further
configure your distributed processing system.
Advanced Service Settings
Use these features to schedule service restarts and service availability.
• “Restart all services every 24 hours” checkbox: Selecting the “Restart all services every
24 hours” checkbox ensures a robust distributed processing system. Refreshing the
services periodically prevents increased virtual memory sizes and memory leaks in
third-party software.
• “Set schedule for unmanaged services” button: If you enabled unmanaged services, you
can open a calendar interface and schedule the availability of these services to the
distributed processing system. For information on using the calendar interface, see
Scheduling Service Availability.
Shared Cluster Storage
Use these features to configure scratch storage for this computer’s cluster controller. For
more information on cluster storage, see Using Cluster Storage.
• Delete Files Older Than N Days field: Enter the number of days temporary process files
may remain on the cluster’s scratch location before they are automatically deleted. If
you anticipate a transcoding session that will last up to seven days or longer, you must
adjust this value.
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