SAS® Grid Manager: Administration
PCAD : PCDM7
In this course, you learn how to administer a SAS Grid Manager for Platform environment, including the users, applications, and resources in that environment. After you complete this course, you will understand SAS Grid Manager concepts and terminology and have a firm grasp of the fundamentals of the SAS Grid Manager for Platform architecture. The self-study e-learning includes annotatable course notes in PDF format and virtual lab time to practice.
Learn How To
- Configure the Platform Suite for SAS.
- Add queues, users, and custom resources, and fine-tune the settings.
- Monitor and manage a SAS Grid Manager for Platform environment with the SAS Grid Manager module in SAS Environment Manager.
- Adjust SAS Grid Manager settings to meet the needs of your users.
Who Should Attend
SAS administrators and system administrators who are responsible for managing and maintaining a SAS Grid Manager for Platform environment, as well as SAS power users who administer the grid and use SAS software for grid computing
Prerequisites
Before attending this course, you should have completed the SAS9 Administration Fast Track course or have equivalent experience.
SAS Products Covered
SAS Grid Computing
Course Outline
Introduction to SAS Grid Computing for Platform
- SAS overview.
- Defining the grid and SAS Grid Manager.
- SAS Grid Manager and metadata server.
- SAS Grid Manager and LSF.
- LSF directory structure.
- Shared directory structure.
- SAS Grid Manager client utility.
- SAS clients and grid flow.
- SAS Grid Manager administration fundamentals.
- LSF queues.
- LSF resources.
- LSF hosts and host groups.
- LSF batch parameters, users, and groups.
- Load-balancing workspace servers.
- Grid options sets.
- External support programs.
- Grid logging.
Live Class Schedule
Duration: 14 hours
Step into our live classes and experience a dynamic learning environment where you can ask questions, share ideas, and connect with your instructor and classmates. With on-demand lab hours, you can explore the material at your own pace. Our globally acclaimed instructors will motivate you to think bigger, so you can take what you've learned and achieve your biggest goals.
This course isn't publicly scheduled, but private training and mentoring may be available. Contact us to explore options.
Private Training
Get training tailored specifically for your team, led by expert SAS instructors. Choose from virtual sessions, or training at your location (or ours). Perfect for teams seeking a customized curriculum and plenty of interaction with a SAS specialist. We'll schedule it at a time that works for you.
Mentoring Services
Take your training to the next level with personalized mentoring. While private training offers structured coursework, mentoring provides hands-on, real-time support from a subject matter expert. As you work with your own data, you'll receive expert guidance to help you uncover insights, unlock the full potential of your data, and make faster progress. Perfect for those looking to apply what they’ve learned and see quicker results.