Install a new Platform LSF cluster

  1. Install the master host. Log on as the primary LSF administrator (DOMAIN\lsfadmin) to the master host (or use an installation account that belongs to the Local Administrators group) and run the installer (lsf7Update6_win.msi) to create a new cluster.

    After completing the master host installation, the LSF installer creates a batch file (install.bat) that you can use to silently install hosts in this cluster. The batch file sets the installation parameters and runs the installer.

    You must customize this batch file for specific hosts (master candidates, LSF server hosts, and LSF client hosts) in the cluster before installation.

  2. Install additional hosts.
    1. Install master candidates.
    2. Install LSF server hosts.
    3. Install LSF client hosts.
  3. If you disabled automatic startup of LSF after installation, log on to the master host as lsfadmin and run lsfstartup to start the cluster.
  4. Test your cluster by running some basic LSF commands (e.g., lsid, lshosts, bhosts).