Questions tagged [renderfarm]
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How do I change multiple linux servers' /etc/fstab simultaneously
We have plenty of linux server that will mount a few linux file server by NFS or SMB using /etc/fstab
But manually changing each server's /etc/fstab is very tedious.
Is there any way to edit multiple linux server's /etc/fstab simultaneously?
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University Renderfarm management tools?
Faculty are requesting tools to manage the rendering crunch during finals week. Currently the status quo is a free-for-all in the computer lab during project deadlines. People end up "reserving" computers for rendering with signs threatening curses,…
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Windows Deployment workflow
I've been digging around and getting WDS, WAIK, and the Deployment Workbench all configured and installed on a server we'll be using to roll images out to classrooms.
I want to make sure I understand the process right, and am hoping the SF community…
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Which CPU metrics are more important for a 3D render node?
We're looking into adding about 50 nodes to our render farm at about $2,000 (+-$300) each. What I'm trying to figure out is which specs on a CPU are the most important for 3D rendering. We use 3DMax 2012.
For instance: A Xeon E3-1275V2 seems to…
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Can Linux cloud servers be used for render farms
Can Linux cloud instances (e.g. on Digital Ocean or Linode) be used for own, on-demand render farms? Are there any open source solutions for "slave" servers?
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My research didn't lead me to anything that made sense / could be used as a guide for…
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