Apple Shake (Qmaster 1.2) Distributed Rendering (10.3) Manuel d'utilisateur

1 1 Shake Distributed Rendering Setup Guide This document takes you through the basic steps involved in the creation of two different sample s

10 Step 8: Use Server Assistant and Open Directory Assistant to configure the cluster nodes For this step, the cluster nodes need to be on and con

11 Step 10: Install Apple Remote Desktop on the Xserve and on the cluster nodesSince the cluster nodes do not have a graphical user interface, you

12 Step 12: Use Apple Remote Desktop to install Shake and Shake QmasterFollow the steps below to use the Apple Remote Desktop package installer featu

13 Submitting Render Jobs in the Render Farm SetupBecause of the way access is configured in this setup, all file pathnames are conveniently consist

14 Note: In this example, the name “Blue” will be used for this Xserve.Remember to plug in and connect all of your network cables, since you will nee

15 Step 5: Use Disk Utility to configure the media disk The second disk in the Xserve will be the media storage volume. All of the client and clust

16 Step 7: Use Server Assistant to configure the cluster nodesFor this step, the cluster nodes need to be turned on and connected to the network.Open

17 Step 9: Use Apple Remote Desktop to configure Network System Preferences on each nodeLog in to each cluster node using Apple Remote Desktop on t

2 Use the Shake Qmaster pane in System Preferences to enable cluster controlling and UNIX Processing on the Xserve. 3 Use Shake Qadministrator on the

2 Shake Qmaster Network Essentials Before you get started, you need to be aware of the following rules for any network that uses Shake Qmaster: • A

3 Sample Setup for Part-Time Rendering on Desktop Computers In this sample setup, five computers act as both the clients (user workstations from w

4 Step 2: Make sure each computer has a volume dedicated to media Give each computer a second volume, such as a FireWire drive, that is used for m

5 On each computer, you need to: • Enter another computer’s name in the Connect to Server dialog. • Choose the associated media volume (FireWire dr

6 Sample Setup for a Full-Time Render Farm For visual effects companies that require more render power and speed, a full-time render farm setup is

7 Assumptions for This Setup These setup steps assume the following: • You have read the essentials described in “Shake Qmaster Network Essentials

8 Step 2: Use Open Directory Assistant to configure directory and password services This step assumes that your Xserve is new and is not hosting a

9 Step 6: Use Disk Utility to configure the media disk The second disk in the Xserve will be the media storage volume. All of the client and clu