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 the Work Schedule Dialog
The calendar interface of the work schedule dialog contains several useful features.
You can use the following controls to constrain the availability of unmanaged services
for each day of the week:
• On/Off pop-up menu: Use this pop-up menu to turn services on or off for a particular
day of the week.
• On: This setting indicates that the services are available for all 24 hours of that
particular day. (This is the default setting for all seven days of the week.)
• Off: Makes the service unavailable on that day of the week.
• On between: Allows you to enter the period of time the service will be available.
• Off between: Allows you to enter the period of time the service will not be available.
• Start time field: Enter a start time.
• End time field: Enter an end time.
Scheduling Service Availability in the Work Schedule Dialog
Follow the steps below to schedule the availability of unmanaged services.
To schedule service availability
1 In the Advanced pane within the Apple Qmaster preferences pane, click Set.
The work schedule dialog appears.
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