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
• 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.)
4 In the Services section, do one of the following:
• For Compressor services: In the Share column, select the checkbox for Compressor
Processing.
• For Apple Qmaster services: In the Share column, select the checkbox for Rendering.
5 Click Start Sharing.
The processing service is enabled, making this computer a service node that can process
batches.
Options in the Apple Qmaster Pane of System Preferences
You can configure any of the following settings before you turn on processing services.
(Changing any of the following settings requires that processing services be turned off.)
For a complete list of the options and settings in the Apple Qmaster pane of System
Preferences, see About Basic Settings in the Apple Qmaster Preferences Pane and About
Advanced Settings in the Apple Qmaster Preferences Pane.
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