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Setting up a remote calculation server

Every copy of SEAMCAT-3 running on a networked PC can function in server mode. To achieve this only few setup steps are required. These are performed using the Configuration dialog window accessible from File menu.

After opening Configuration dialog, click on the Server Settings tab:

This is the list of parameters needed to configure the server:

NameMeaning
Server PortThis is the port on which server will listen for incoming requests. If you are trying to access server through the internet you have to make sure that this port is open in your firewall configuration.
Temp FolderThis is the folder server will use to store temporary files in. Normally you do not need to change this.
Staging FolderThis is the folder server will use to store staging jobs in. Normally you do not need to change this.
Results FolderThis is the folder server will use to store results in. Normally you do not need to change this.
Error FolderThis is the folder server will use to store erronous jobs in. Normally you do not need to change this.
Processing FolderThis is the folder server will use to process active job in. Normally you do not need to change this.
SMTP ServerThis is the name or ip address of an SMTP server to which you have access. This server is used to send emails to clients upon job completion.
SMTP AuthenticationIf the SMTP requires you to log on before sending email you check this.
SMTP UserCredentials for STMP server
SMTP PasswordCredentials for STMP server
From addressThe address from which outgoing emails from server will be send.
SubjectThe subject of outgoing emails.
BodyBody of outgoing email. If you insert the text "%%jobid%%" (without " but including %%) it will be replaced by actual job id by server.

After specifying necessary server parameters and closing the Configuration window, then the user can start the remote server through the Tools menu by selecting Remote Computing / Start Server Mode. The SEAMCAT application will then switch to server mode and the following screen will appear:

This indicates that the server is active and listening for incoming requests. When necessary, the Server Mode can be de-activated at any time by selecting Remote Computing / Stop Server from the Tools menu.

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