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
Creating Clusters47Chapter 5
An Overview of Configuring a Cluster47
Configuring Service Nodes and Cluster Controllers48
Creating Clusters with Apple Qadministrator55
About QuickClusters58
Administering Clusters61Chapter 6
Modifying and Deleting Clusters with Apple Qadministrator61
Monitoring Cluster Activity63
Accessing Activity Logs63
Setting Preferences63
Setting Passwords67
Scheduling Service Availability68
Using Cluster Storage70
Defining Ports for Service Advertisements73
Recovery and Failure Notification Features73
Using the Command Line77Chapter 7
Installing Apple Qmaster from the Command Line77
Using the Command Line for Distributed Processing78
Using Scripts to Run Apple Qmaster, Compressor, and Batch Monitor85
Solving Problems87Appendix
Resources for Solving Problems87
Solutions to Common Problems87
Contacting AppleCare Support92
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