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	This page documents the DCS configuration for MATLAB 2010b and later. For DCS configuration instructions on previous versions of MATLAB, please see the page [[MatLab DCS R2010a and Earlier]]		This page documents the DCS configuration for MATLAB 2010b and later. For DCS configuration instructions on previous versions of MATLAB, please see the page [[MatLab DCS R2010a and Earlier]]

	Using MATLAB DCS requires you have a cluster account on [[Cheaha]]. Please request an account by sending an email to [[mailto:support@~~vo.uabgrid~~.uab.edu]] and include your campus affiliation and a brief statement of your research interests for using the cluster.		Using MATLAB DCS requires you have a cluster account on [[Cheaha]]. Please request an account by sending an email to [[mailto:support@listserv.uab.edu]] and include your campus affiliation and a brief statement of your research interests for using the cluster.

	=== MATLAB DCS from Your Desktop ===		=== MATLAB DCS from Your Desktop ===

Tanthony@uab.edu: deprecated banner

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	The [http://www.mathworks.com/products/distriben MATLAB Distributed Computing Server (MATLAB DCS)] is a parallel computing extension to MATLAB that enables processing to be spread across a large number of worker nodes, accelerating the speed at which compute intensive operations can complete.		The [http://www.mathworks.com/products/distriben MATLAB Distributed Computing Server (MATLAB DCS)] is a parallel computing extension to MATLAB that enables processing to be spread across a large number of worker nodes, accelerating the speed at which compute intensive operations can complete.

Mhanby@uab.edu: Added link for R2013a integration functions

2013-09-05T14:42:45Z

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	# Download the MATLAB submit functions		# Download the MATLAB submit functions
			#* [http://projects.uabgrid.uab.edu/matlab/browser/trunk/distributables/matlab-R2013a-nonshared.zip?format=raw Submit Functions for MATLAB R2013a] -(updated 09/04/2013)
	#* [http://projects.uabgrid.uab.edu/matlab/browser/trunk/distributables/matlab-R2012a-nonshared.zip?format=raw Submit Functions for MATLAB R2012a] -(updated 03/07/2012)		#* [http://projects.uabgrid.uab.edu/matlab/browser/trunk/distributables/matlab-R2012a-nonshared.zip?format=raw Submit Functions for MATLAB R2012a] -(updated 03/07/2012)
	#* [http://projects.uabgrid.uab.edu/matlab/browser/trunk/distributables/matlab-R2011b-nonshared.zip?format=raw Submit Functions for MATLAB R2010b, R2011a, R2011b] -(updated 02/21/2011)		#* [http://projects.uabgrid.uab.edu/matlab/browser/trunk/distributables/matlab-R2011b-nonshared.zip?format=raw Submit Functions for MATLAB R2010b, R2011a, R2011b] -(updated 02/21/2011)

Tanthony@uab.edu: /* Validate the "cheaha" PCT Configuration */

2013-06-12T16:39:01Z

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	===== Validate the "cheaha" PCT Configuration =====		===== Validate the "cheaha" PCT Configuration =====

	# Before starting validation please make sure the directory 'lustre/scratch/YOURUSERID/matlab' (please convert all settings to point o the new preferred location ~~in future~~) or ''''/scratch/user/YOURUSERID/matlab'''' (preferred) exists on the scratch space on the Cheaha. If it does not please SSH into Cheaha and create the directory before proceeding.		# Before starting validation please make sure the directory 'lustre/scratch/YOURUSERID/matlab' (please convert all settings to point to the new preferred location) or ''''/scratch/user/YOURUSERID/matlab'''' (preferred) exists on the scratch space on the Cheaha. If it does not please SSH into Cheaha and create the directory before proceeding.
	# Select Cheaha on the configuration manager page and click 'Start Validation'		# Select Cheaha on the configuration manager page and click 'Start Validation'
	# Wait for the validation to complete. This might take a few minutes and you ask for User credentials on Cheaha. All tests other than 'Matlabpool' validate on the Cheaha and the output is as shown.		# Wait for the validation to complete. This might take a few minutes and you ask for User credentials on Cheaha. All tests other than 'Matlabpool' validate on the Cheaha and the output is as shown.

Tanthony@uab.edu: /* Validate the "cheaha" PCT Configuration */

2013-06-12T16:37:43Z

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	===== Validate the "cheaha" PCT Configuration =====		===== Validate the "cheaha" PCT Configuration =====

	# Before starting validation please make sure the directory 'lustre/scratch/YOURUSERID/matlab' or '/scratch/user/YOURUSERID/matlab' exists on the scratch space on the Cheaha. If it does not please SSH into Cheaha and create the directory before proceeding.		# Before starting validation please make sure the directory 'lustre/scratch/YOURUSERID/matlab' (please convert all settings to point o the new preferred location in future) or ''''/scratch/user/YOURUSERID/matlab'''' (preferred) exists on the scratch space on the Cheaha. If it does not please SSH into Cheaha and create the directory before proceeding.
	# Select Cheaha on the configuration manager page and click 'Start Validation'		# Select Cheaha on the configuration manager page and click 'Start Validation'
	# Wait for the validation to complete. This might take a few minutes and you ask for User credentials on Cheaha. All tests other than 'Matlabpool' validate on the Cheaha and the output is as shown.		# Wait for the validation to complete. This might take a few minutes and you ask for User credentials on Cheaha. All tests other than 'Matlabpool' validate on the Cheaha and the output is as shown.

Mhanby@uab.edu: replaced all references to $UABGRID_SCRATCH with $USER_SCRATCH

2013-05-22T19:33:30Z

replaced all references to $UABGRID_SCRATCH with $USER_SCRATCH

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	#* '''SubmitFcn''' : Change the text "YOURUSERID" to your login id on Cheaha		#* '''SubmitFcn''' : Change the text "YOURUSERID" to your login id on Cheaha
	# Click 'OK'to save the configuration		# Click 'OK'to save the configuration
	# SSH to cheaha and make sure to create the $~~UABGRID_SCRATCH~~/matlab directory. If this directory does not exist, the parallel computing toolbox jobs will fail.		# SSH to cheaha and make sure to create the $USER_SCRATCH/matlab directory. If this directory does not exist, the parallel computing toolbox jobs will fail.

	The initial configuration will look similar to this screen shot. You will need to edit the fields as describe in the preceding steps before you can use the configuration. '''NOTE: be sure to replace the template user name settings "YOURUSERNAME" with the appropriate settings for your desktop and cluster account.'''		The initial configuration will look similar to this screen shot. You will need to edit the fields as describe in the preceding steps before you can use the configuration. '''NOTE: be sure to replace the template user name settings "YOURUSERNAME" with the appropriate settings for your desktop and cluster account.'''
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	#* '''communicatingSubmitFcn''' : Change the text "YOURUSERID" to your login id on Cheaha		#* '''communicatingSubmitFcn''' : Change the text "YOURUSERID" to your login id on Cheaha
	# Click 'OK'to save the configuration		# Click 'OK'to save the configuration
	# SSH to cheaha and make sure to create the $~~UABGRID_SCRATCH~~/matlab directory. If this directory does not exist, the parallel computing toolbox jobs will fail.		# SSH to cheaha and make sure to create the $USER_SCRATCH/matlab directory. If this directory does not exist, the parallel computing toolbox jobs will fail.

	The initial configuration will look similar to this screen shot. You will need to edit the fields as describe in the preceding steps before you can use the configuration. '''NOTE: be sure to replace the template user name settings "YOURUSERNAME" and "YOURUSERID" with the appropriate settings for your desktop and cluster account.'''		The initial configuration will look similar to this screen shot. You will need to edit the fields as describe in the preceding steps before you can use the configuration. '''NOTE: be sure to replace the template user name settings "YOURUSERNAME" and "YOURUSERID" with the appropriate settings for your desktop and cluster account.'''

Tanthony@uab.edu: /* Validate the "cheaha" PCT Configuration */

2013-02-06T15:56:43Z

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	===== Validate the "cheaha" PCT Configuration =====		===== Validate the "cheaha" PCT Configuration =====

	# Before starting validation please make sure the directory 'lustre/scratch/YOURUSERID/matlab' exists on the ~~lustre~~ scratch space on the Cheaha. If it does not please SSH into Cheaha and create the directory before proceeding.		# Before starting validation please make sure the directory 'lustre/scratch/YOURUSERID/matlab' or '/scratch/user/YOURUSERID/matlab' exists on the scratch space on the Cheaha. If it does not please SSH into Cheaha and create the directory before proceeding.
	# Select Cheaha on the configuration manager page and click 'Start Validation'		# Select Cheaha on the configuration manager page and click 'Start Validation'
	# Wait for the validation to complete. This might take a few minutes and you ask for User credentials on Cheaha. All tests other than 'Matlabpool' validate on the Cheaha and the output is as shown.		# Wait for the validation to complete. This might take a few minutes and you ask for User credentials on Cheaha. All tests other than 'Matlabpool' validate on the Cheaha and the output is as shown.

Tanthony@uab.edu: /* Personalize the "cheaha" PCT Configuration -2012a */

2013-02-06T15:55:56Z

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	#Double click on cheaha in the Configuration Manager window to open the configuration editor. (Note: stretch the "Generic Scheduler Configuration Properties" window to the right so that you can view all of the text in the fields making it easier to read and edit correctly.)		#Double click on cheaha in the Configuration Manager window to open the configuration editor. (Note: stretch the "Generic Scheduler Configuration Properties" window to the right so that you can view all of the text in the fields making it easier to read and edit correctly.)
	# Edit the following fields to use your personal data directories		# Edit the following fields to use your personal data directories
	#* '''ClusterMatlabRoot''': Make sure that the Root directory of MATLAB installation for workers matches the exact version of MATLAB you are using on your workstation. In this example '''/share/apps/mathworks/R2012a''' matches a MATLAB ~~R2011a~~ workstation install. Change the "R2012a" to match your workstation MATLAB version.		#* '''ClusterMatlabRoot''': Make sure that the Root directory of MATLAB installation for workers matches the exact version of MATLAB you are using on your workstation. In this example '''/share/apps/mathworks/R2012a''' matches a MATLAB R2012a workstation install. Change the "R2012a" to match your workstation MATLAB version.
	#* '''DataLocation''' : Change the directory path where job data is stored to an existing directory on your workstation where MATLAB can stage job files.		#* '''DataLocation''' : Change the directory path where job data is stored to an existing directory on your workstation where MATLAB can stage job files.
	#* '''independentSubmitFcn''': Change the text "YOURUSERID" to your login id on Cheaha		#* '''independentSubmitFcn''': Change the text "YOURUSERID" to your login id on Cheaha

Tanthony@uab.edu: /* Personalize the "cheaha" PCT Configuration -2012a */

2013-02-06T15:55:10Z

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	[[Image:Cheaha_parallel_config.png\|none\|x650px]]		[[Image:Cheaha_parallel_config.png\|none\|x650px]]

	==== Personalize the "cheaha" PCT Configuration -2012a ====		===== Personalize the "cheaha" PCT Configuration -2012a =====

	#Double click on cheaha in the Configuration Manager window to open the configuration editor. (Note: stretch the "Generic Scheduler Configuration Properties" window to the right so that you can view all of the text in the fields making it easier to read and edit correctly.)		#Double click on cheaha in the Configuration Manager window to open the configuration editor. (Note: stretch the "Generic Scheduler Configuration Properties" window to the right so that you can view all of the text in the fields making it easier to read and edit correctly.)

Tanthony@uab.edu: /* Personalize the "cheaha" PCT Configuration -2012a */

2013-02-06T15:54:17Z

Personalize the "cheaha" PCT Configuration -2012a

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	The initial configuration will look similar to this screen shot. You will need to edit the fields as describe in the preceding steps before you can use the configuration. '''NOTE: be sure to replace the template user name settings "YOURUSERNAME" and "YOURUSERID" with the appropriate settings for your desktop and cluster account.'''		The initial configuration will look similar to this screen shot. You will need to edit the fields as describe in the preceding steps before you can use the configuration. '''NOTE: be sure to replace the template user name settings "YOURUSERNAME" and "YOURUSERID" with the appropriate settings for your desktop and cluster account.'''

	[[Image:~~Cheaha_parallel_config~~.png\|none\|x650px]]		[[Image:MATLAB_R2012a_configuration.png\|none\|x650px]]

	===== Validate the "cheaha" PCT Configuration =====		===== Validate the "cheaha" PCT Configuration =====