Steps: Creating and Installing Custom Filters in Windows HPC Server 2008

Applies To: Windows HPC Server 2008

This section of the Creating and Installing Job Submission and Activation Filters in Windows HPC Server 2008 Step-by-Step Guide contains the guidelines for writing a custom filter application in Windows® HPC Server 2008, and adding the filters to the cluster-wide parameters.

Checklist: Create and install a custom filter

Task Description

Step 1: Write a Custom Filter Application

This topic provides guidelines for writing a custom filter application, such as the input the application must accept and the required exit codes.

Step 2: Add the Custom Filter to the Cluster-wide Parameters

This topic walks through the steps for adding your custom filters to the cluster-wide parameters using either HPC Cluster Manager, or the cluscfg command.