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Running multiple processes in cluster nodes

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Hello everyone,

I have one (split) question about running Comsol 4.1 in a Linux cluster. My model is simple with a large number of parameters to sweep. Therefore it would be most time-efficient to use only 1 core / process and start N (N=number of processor cores) processes / cluster node. However, I have only managed to start 1 process / node.

1) Is it possible to start more than one Comsol process in each cluster node (with using only one Comsol license)?

2) Is it possible to restrict Comsol to use only 1 core for each parameter step, and run N steps simultaneously in one Comsol process started in each cluster node?

I'd appreciate your help on the matter!
-Tuomas

1 Reply Last Post 30 nov 2012, 05:49 GMT-5
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Posted: 1 decade ago 30 nov 2012, 05:49 GMT-5
Hi tuomas, If you are still interested in an answer, let me know
Hi tuomas, If you are still interested in an answer, let me know

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