Apple Qmaster 2 and Compressor 2 (Distributed Processing Setup) - Manual (Page 26)

26 Chapter 2 Preparing a Network for Distributed Processing
The steps that follow describe how to configure this desktop distributed processing
environment. Before you get started, keep these essentials in mind:
 The cluster computers (cluster controller and service nodes) and the client
computers (user workstations) need to be on the same local network (subnet).
 All the computers in the setup need Read and Write access to any volumes that will be
specified as the source location or output destination for files, including Shake scripts.
(An appropriate way to configure this access is included in the sample steps below.)
Configuring Access for Part-Time Distributed Processing
Step 1: Install Compressor 2 and/or Apple Qmaster
The necessary components of Compressor 2 or Apple Qmaster need to be installed on
each computer. See “
Install the software ” on page 15 for more information.
Important: The Compressor 2 distributed processing feature is limited to computers
that have either Final Cut Studio or DVD Studio Pro 4 installed. Previous versions of
Compressor are not enabled for distributed processing.
Step 2: Make sure each computer has a volume dedicated to media
Make sure each computer has the necessary available storage, preferably a dedicated
media volume. For example, give each computer a second volume, such as a FireWire
drive, that is used for media. Each computer can use this volume for all source and
destination files associated with distributed processing.
If you are a Compressor user, you can skip to one of the following chapters to complete
the setup of your part time distributed processing system:
 Chapter 1, “ Getting Started Quickly ,” on page 15
 Chapter 4, “ Creating and Administering Clusters ,” on page 39
If you are a Shake user and you cannot consolidate all of the necessary source files (Shake
scripts, media files, etc.) on a single-cluster storage volume, skip to “
Additional Steps For
Part-Time Distributed Processing With Shake ” on page 27 before going on to Step 3.
Step 3: Create a cluster
First, use the Apple Qmaster pane in System Preferences to enable cluster controlling
on one of the computers and enable the processing services on all the computers
(making them service nodes). Then, you can assemble these computers as a cluster.
Apple Qadministrator may not be necessary. See Chapter 4, “
Creating and
Administering Clusters ,” on page 39, for detailed instructions.
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