Re: [Condor-users] checkpointing for Windows?

[Rob <spamrefuse@xxxxxxxxx>]

Ralph Finch wrote on Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:58:15:

> 

> We run on a Windows-only pool and implement suspension of jobs on busy

> machines, which is a lot better than having them killed. We put a

> limit on the total suspend time; it seems to work well since most

> people use their computer for several minutes, then do something else,

> come back...the suspended jobs can eke out enough time during the day,

> then run nearly 100% at night.

> 

> RF

Dear RF,

Would you be so kind to share your configurations about how to achieve this?

Does it require merely a proper configuration on the pool PCs?

Here is what I have on our WinXP pool PCs:

StartIdleTime = 5 * $(MINUTE)

ContinueIdleTime = 5 * $(MINUTE)

MaxSuspendTime = 5 * $(MINUTE)

MaxVacateTime = 5 * $(MINUTE)

Should I increase the "MaxSuspendTime"?

Is MaxVacateTime irrelevant here, as the Win jobs cannot checkpoint?

Thank you.

Rob.