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eelje1-Visitor
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December 17, 2014
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Run Analysis on a dedicated server

  • December 17, 2014
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Hello.

We are discussing if a server should be acquired to run Creo Simulate calculations.

Is it possible for me to set up the analysis on my workstation, and when I press run,

the calculations is done on a server and not local on my workstation?

Thanks in advance


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sdensberger2-Explorer
2-Explorer
December 17, 2014

I believe the Distributed Batch option will allow you to do this.

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346gnu13-Aquamarine
13-Aquamarine
December 18, 2014

You would need an engine license available on all machines for distributed batch.

I don't think it's possible to buy these separately from the UI license.

The difference between a 'server' and a workstation ...

Better to get a top of the range dell T7910 workstation with 64gb Dual Intel® Xeon® Processor E5-2670 v3 (12C, 2.3GHz, Turbo, HT, 30M, 120W) 256 gb SSHD

About £5.6k at the moment.

The s/w will use all cores by default (I am assuming there are no s/w limitations so that would be 24 cores)

Make it available to all only via network, no monitor. Perhaps configure a RAM disk. Stick it in a dust free cooled room.

Replace every 3-5 years (speed roughly doubles, warranties run out, dust needs to be shovelled out and reliability declines)

Float your license(s) and use batch files to queue.

Use your 'IT' dept to write some scripts for client machines to make daily life simple or teach users how to remotely login etc.

Have lighter weight (basic CAD) user machines for model prep/test/post using the same floating license.

Note, you can pre/post processes on one machine whilst the engine license(s) is busy elsewhere.

(I don't sell dell computers, there are many other manufacturers out there)

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    eelje1-VisitorAuthor
    1-Visitor
    December 18, 2014

    Thank you.

    I was thinking a huge supply of RAM would cut the simulation time alot,
    What is the most important? Ram or a extreme CPU?

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    gkoch1-Visitor
    1-Visitor
    January 26, 2015

    Hello Eirik,

    I saw that your thread generated quite some feedback.

    Did one or more of the posts help you come to a resolution for your discussion and/or were there helpful answers, you may want to acknowlege?

    Thanks,

    Gunter

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