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.
- 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 usersWho 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 ArchitectureSAS Grid Manager and metadata server. SAS Grid Manager and LSF. LSF directory structure. Shared directory structure. Clients and the GridSAS Grid Manager client utility. SAS clients and grid flow.SAS Grid Manager AdministrationSAS Grid Manager administration fundamentals. LSF queues. LSF resources. LSF hosts and host groups. LSF batch parameters, users, and groups. SAS Grid Manager Administration: Advanced TopicsLoad-balancing workspace servers. Grid options sets. External support programs. Grid logging.
