Apple Shake (Qmaster 1.2) Distributed Rendering (10.3) User Manual

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Step 2:

Use Open Directory Assistant to configure directory and

password services

This step assumes that your Xserve is new and is not hosting any existing directory
service. If your Xserve is already hosting, skip this step and enter the information for the
currently hosted directory service when prompted in the upcoming steps.

Follow the Open Directory Assistant onscreen instructions, making sure to:

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Select the option to use a permanent IP address.

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Select the option to provide directory information to other computers.

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Selecting this option automatically starts NetInfo directory services.

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Select the option to provide password and authentication to other computers.

Step 3:

Use Directory Access to specify the Xserve as the NetInfo server

Open the Directory Access utility (located in /Applications/Utilities) and use it to:

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Specify that you want to connect to a specific NetInfo server.

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Enter the Xserve IP address as the NetInfo server address, with the server tag “network.”

You need to restart the Xserve after using Directory Access.

Step 4:

Use System Preferences to configure the Xserve for static IP and

name sharing

Open the Network pane in System Preferences and configure the network for static IP,
making sure to:

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Choose to configure manually in the TCP/IP pane.

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Enter the static IP address for the Xserve, as well as the subnet mask (for example,
255.255.0.0).

Open the Sharing pane and make sure the same Xserve name is entered in each of the
name fields.

Step 5:

Install Shake and Shake Qmaster on the Xserve and on the

client computers

Install the necessary components of Shake and Shake Qmaster on the Xserve and on
the client (user) computers. Keep in mind that the Xserve will act as a service node and
a cluster controller, as well as an administrator computer.

For more information, refer to the

Installing Your Software

booklet that came with Shake.

Note:

You will install Shake and Shake Qmaster on the cluster nodes in a later step,

using Apple Remote Desktop.

Warning:

Using Open Directory Assistant deletes any directory service hosting that

currently exists on the server.

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