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10.4: Run an Xgrid with Tiger client
Authored by: cparnot on Jun 24, '05 01:27:48AM

If you set up your own controller, I would recommend that you leave authentication 'password' and follow this tip to set up a password for the client to connect on the controller:
http://lists.apple.com/archives/xgrid-users/2005/May/msg00048.html

If you don't, then anybody with your ip address can submit jobs to your machine(s).

Another option is to try Xgrid Lite. It is supposed to allow the setup in a GUI pref pane (http://edbaskerville.com/software/xgridlite/). Just to be clear, I have not used that software and I do not get money from you getting it, I just know it is there and it is the only GUI option at this point.

Also, I would recommend reading more about xgrid before following the hint blindly ;-)

In particular, you should understand what the three components of xgrid do:
* the agent runs job (may ask the controller a password to allow its use)
* the client submit the jobs
* the controller dispatches the jobs (may ask the client a password)

For instance, for the project Xgrid@Stanford, the only option is to be an agent (and help me out with my calculations!). Don't hesistate to send me an email if you have questions. Replies might take a while, though, sorry, still quite busy with the Tiger transition ;-)

charles

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charles



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