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This creates a QuickCluster with this computer as its controller and one instance of
processing services. For information about multiple service instances, see Using Virtual
Clusters to Make the Most of Multicore Computers.
Stage 3: Adding Service Nodes to a Cluster
Do the following on each computer that you would like to make an unmanaged service
node on your cluster.
To add a service node to a cluster
1 In Compressor, choose Apple Qmaster > Share This Computer.
The Apple Qmaster Sharing pane appears.
2 Select “Share this computer” and “as Services only.”
All other settings in this window should be correct by default:
• Rendering and Compressor should both be selected.
• “Require these services to only be used in managed clusters” should not be selected.
• All other settings are disabled.
For more information about these settings, see About Basic Settings in the Apple Qmaster
Sharing Window.
3 Click OK.
This creates a service node that will automatically process jobs submitted to the
QuickCluster you set up in Stage 2: Configuring a QuickCluster.
Stage 4: Creating and Submitting a Batch
In the Compressor Batch window or in the Apple Qmaster window, create a batch with
one or more jobs. See Finalizing Jobs and Submitting Batches or the Apple Qmaster
User Manual for details.
To submit the batch
1 Do one of the following:
• If you are using Compressor: In the Compressor Batch window, click Submit, and in the
resulting dialog, use the Cluster pop-up menu to choose the cluster you created in
stage 2.
• If you are using Apple Qmaster: In the Apple Qmaster window, choose the cluster you
created in stage 2 from the Submit To pop-up menu.
2 Click Submit.
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