To use distributed scheduling, you must install adTempus on the Master and on each Agent (a separate license must be purchased for each computer). You install the same software on each computer. During installation you choose whether the computer will be a Master or an Agent. You can also change this setting after installation using the Engine Mode utility.
Each adTempus installation can operate in one of three modes: Standalone, Master, or Agent.
In Standalone mode, distributed scheduling is not used. Distributed scheduling options are not available in the user interface.
However, you can still create links between jobs on multiple computers using the Job Control Action and the Job Condition.
In Master mode, adTempus can run jobs on the host computer and on remote computers where adTempus is running as an agent.
In Agent mode, adTempus can run jobs sent to it by a Master computer. An Agent can also be used just like a regular adTempus installation: you can connect to it with the Console and schedule jobs that are not controlled by the Master.
When you connect to an Agent using the Console, you can view distributed jobs, but you cannot modify them. All changes to these jobs must be made on the Master.
An Agent can only be the Agent for one Master. Once a Master has connected to an Agent, that Master owns the Agent, and no other Master can connect to it.
Once the software is installed, you are ready to establish connections to the agents and begin scheduling jobs. See the Administration topic for details.
Agents receive their system option settings from the Master. There is therefore no need to configure notification, history retention, etc., on the Agents.