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
If you are having trouble with your Apple Qmaster distributed processing system, look
here for answers to your questions.
This appendix covers the following:
• Resources for Solving Problems (p. 87)
• Solutions to Common Problems (p. 87)
• Contacting AppleCare Support (p. 92)
Resources for Solving Problems
If you run into problems while working with Compressor or the Apple Qmaster distributed
processing system, there are several resources you can use to find a solution.
• This appendix: This appendix includes information about some of the most frequent
issues users encounter.
• Release Notes: The Release Notes document, available from the Help menu, provides
up-to-date information that didn’t make it into the manual. Be sure to consult this
document as soon as you install or upgrade Compressor or Apple Qmaster.
• AppleCare Knowledge Base: AppleCare Support maintains a database of common support
issues that is updated and expanded to include new issues as they arise. This is an
excellent, free resource for Compressor and Apple Qmaster users. To access the
AppleCare Knowledge Base, go to the AppleCare support page at
http://www.apple.com/support.
• AppleCare Support: There are a variety of support options available to Final Cut Studio
customers. For more information, see the Apple service and support information that
was included with your Final Cut Studio package.
Solutions to Common Problems
The following sections address some common issues.
87
Solving Problems
Appendix