netRender + renderfarm

[AdamT]

How about the NET manual? Is this a trick question?

[rendermania]

How about the NET manual? Is this a trick question?
I presume that he doesn't have NET or the manual yet and is merely asking how difficult it would be to set up a renderfarm for the first time.

[nataz]

I've been through it, but it doesn't really help with "do's and dont's" as an experienced user would help. And of course it doesn't say anything about setting up a network with computers... as i'm really not a technician in hardware :argh: For example the manual is not really getting deep into local network; it just says "you need a functionnal TCP/IP network"...cool, it also mention that if you have a dynamic IP adress over the network (exactly what i have with my DSL connection) you should make it static... ?:surprised? . Or it doesn't cover the plugIn point; what if the machine i use as server hasn't got sketch&toon when the scene i want it to render needs it?

Maybe my question wasn't clear enough; i'd rather need someone that has already a renderfarm to give me some advices regarding setting up netRender and a macosX renderfarm.

Any idea?
Thank you

[jddog]

ha lol un Neuchatelois! wow j'amais vus ça ici... bon... ehh bref et en englais...

take alook at : http://www.cgtalk.com/showthread.php?t=167745

salut
jdd

[jorgevaldes]

-stick to the same types of precessors if you can
-get a Gigabit switch if you will be dealing with very large textures
-the dynamic IP is only an issue if you want access to the farm from outside your network (from a buddy's house, work, etc). This can be resolved by configuring a router. (the thread jddog links has this info IIRC)

Setting up a network isn't the black art it once was. Just get a router or if you're really technically impaired.. get the oldes/cheapest Mac that can run 10.2 or 10.3, connect it to your switch, connect the DSL modem to the switch too (you might have to use a crossover cable or in the "uplink" port if your switch has one).
And set the mac to be the one to acces the internet and "share internet connection"... then just plug in all your computers to the switch

[nataz]

Thank you Jorgevaldes; that was exactly what i was looking for! Just a tips or two to start with. :bounce:

@jddog : ...et ouais, on a pas tous la chance d'habiter au Tessin :D

I think now i will try just to install NET and check what happend...

thanks for the info

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