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Setting a service password for including a, Computer in a cluster – Apple Qmaster 2 and Compressor 2 (Distributed Processing Setup) User Manual

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Chapter 4

Creating and Administering Clusters

Setting a Service Password for Including a Computer in a Cluster

If you want to control who is able to include a specific service node or cluster controller
in a cluster, you can create a password called a service password for the computer.

Note: A service password can be stored in a user’s keychain.

To set a service password:

1

On the computer designated as the service node or cluster controller, open the
Apple Qmaster pane in System Preferences.

2

If any Apple Qmaster services are enabled on this computer, temporarily turn them off
by clicking Stop Sharing.

3

Click Require Password.

The password sheet opens.

4

Enter and verify a password, and click OK.

5

Click the relevant checkbox or the Start Sharing button to restart the services you need
on this computer.

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