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
Note: A service password can be stored in a user’s keychain.
To set a service password
1 On the computer designated as the service node or cluster controller, open the
Apple Qmaster pane of System Preferences.
2 If any Apple Qmaster services are enabled on this computer, temporarily turn them off
by clicking Stop Sharing.
3 Click Require Password.
The password dialog opens.
4 Enter and verify a password, then click OK.
5 Select the relevant checkbox or click the Start Sharing button to restart the services you
need on this computer.
Scheduling Service Availability
If you enabled unmanaged services, you can open a calendar interface and schedule the
availability of these services to the distributed processing system.
68 Chapter 6 Administering Clusters