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
To change cluster storage settings
1 On the cluster controller, open the Apple Qmaster pane of System Preferences.
2 If any Apple Qmaster services are enabled on this computer, click Stop Sharing to
temporarily turn them off.
Note: Do not attempt to change the cluster storage settings while the cluster is turned
on.
3 Click Advanced to open the Advanced pane.
4 Configure the following optional settings:
• To change the cluster storage location: Click the Set button next to the Cluster Storage
field, then navigate to the folder in the dialog and click Choose.
• To change how often cluster storage files are deleted: Enter a new number in the Delete
Files Older Than N Days field.
Click Set to open a
dialog for choosing
a new storage folder.
Enter a new number to
change how often cluster
storage files are deleted.
Click Stop Sharing to
turn off the cluster
before changing
any settings.
5 Click the Start Sharing button to restart the cluster.
Cleaning Up Cluster Storage
If you are using cluster storage and an error occurs, partial files may be left on the
designated cluster storage location. Check the designated cluster storage location to
make sure no partial media files are left there. If you find partial media files, delete them
and submit the job again.
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