[tips]: smp folding dengan vmware dan linux ubuntu

[redwood]

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Untuk yang mau cobain nggiling make vmware (dengan catatan smp folding native tetep jalan) yang bertujuan untuk naikin ppd silakan nyobain make vmware.

Sebelumnya, kudu dicek dulu apakah prosesor kita support buat ngejalanin vmware, karena selain 64 bit system, fitur lain yang dipake adalah virtualisasi, biasanya kalo di intel ada kode VT gitu lah...kalo ada berarti bisa.

ato bisa di find out make tool ini dari sini:

http://download3.vmware.com/software....5.0-18463.exe

kalo bisa, silakan lanjut (kita make os windows dan vmware akan dipasangin linux ubuntu 7.04 64 bit)

1. donlot vmware server for windows dari sini: http://register.vmware.com/content/download.html
2. jangan lupa milih ini : "Register for your free serial number(s) to start using VMware Server." atau kalau setok aku masih banyak silakan pm, nanti aku kasih sn nya
3. kalo udah selesai donlot, jalankan installer nya seperti langkah langkah normal nginstal aplikasi di winblows lah...next next aja...

Yang perlu diperhatikan waktu buat New Virtual Machine:
1. pilih jumlah prosesor: 2
2. jenis hd udah di pilihkan scsi
3. ram besarnya kalau bisa setengah dari ram pc kita yang dialokasikan ke vmware
4. network pilih bridged aja
5. besar hd 8g default sudah cukup

nah itu yang paling utama sih, lainnya standar aja sesuai keinginan...

Dengan asumsi ubuntu sudah terinstal di vmware, lanjut ke instalasi smp folding nya....

Buka terminal, ada di Application >Accesories> Terminal, drag aja ke desktop:



setelah terminal di jalankan, silakan ketik perintah yang aku tebelin ya, diakhir dengan enter pastinya

sudo -s

(masukkan password user, karena shadow password jadi apa yang kita ketik nggak keliatan ya)

sudo passwd root

(ketik password user 2 kali untuk ganti password root nya)

sudo apt-get update



sudo apt-get install ia32-libs



sudo wget -c http://www.vendomar.ee/~ivo/finstall



sudo chmod +x finstall

./finstall smp



ikuti dan jawab aja sesuai keinginan kalau ada pertanyaan





nah akhirnya masuk ke folding inti nya nih:



sekarang di seting biar folding otomatis begitu ubuntu nya nyala, kita set sebagai service, lokasi installer nya ada di:

/home/user_name/foldingathome/
./installService



jalankan folding nya dengan perintah:

./folding start

kalo semua lancar jaya nggak ada error seperti di ss berarti udah ok, terminal boleh di tutup.

Tinggal kita sekali sekali ngintip FAHlog nya aja buat ngecek progress hehehe....sengaja nggak dipakein monitoring tools, karena udah cukup dari log lagian biar nggak berat aja ubuntu nya....contoh monitoring yang jalan bagus misalnya FAHmon atau conky juga bisa.

Kita bisa liat FAHlog.txt di dalam folder:

/home/user_name?foldingathome/CPU1/

nah ini ditinggal ngetik tips udah dapet segini, not bad kan?



yah, dipake atau tidak ini sekedar share aja, yang jelas 1 id sekarang udah bisa jalankan 2 instances smp dengan bantuan vmware, bisa diduga ppd nya kan?

mudahan bermanfaat ya...let's share then...

Nice tips also dari bro andre....silakan dipilih mana yang sesuai, demi 38608!

ini gw temukan very easy and simple guide nya Vmware+Ubuntu64bit... dijamin lebih cepat 1 - 2 menit time per framenya dibanding di windows.

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The easy Linux SMP client Install guide for both Linux and Windows XP

The carrot: The SMP client rules in points per day and is a major boost in the speed of the research! On average the PPD for a system more than doubles when using this client! This is in part due to the efficient optimized 64bit multi-tasking client working in an OS that is well suited for this work. This results in the work completed a lot faster than the standard client, and a fair bit faster than the Windows SMP client!

This SMP client requires a 64bit capable CPUs with 2 cores (or more) or 2 CPUs (or more). For dual core systems that can't run this client, consider the Windows SMP client - download & instructions at http://folding.stanford.edu/download.html

The Linux SMP client can be run under Windows XP (any) using VMware Server (free) or directly with a 64 bit version of Linux.

Windows XP or Vista (and perhaps W2K): If using Windows, will need to install VMware Server (available for free) so to run a virtual OS within Windows as the SMP client requires 64bit Linux. Due to VMware limitations, this works only with AMD X2s, Opterons (dual core) and with Intel CPUs that have 64bit & VT (unlike AMD CPUs that don't need VT) - what works are the C2D 6300 and higher (not C2D 4xxx series or lower), C2D T5600 and higher (not the T5500 and lower). Pentium D and 4 are not recommended as for some WUs it won't be able to complete some projects (e.g. 2605). Some multi CPU configuration will work (e.g. dual Opteron CPUs Revision E or later). To verify if the CPU will work, run the VMware "Processor Check for 64-Bit Compatibility" available at http://www.vmware.com/download/ws/drivers_tools.html
Note running a virtual OS causes the SMP client to run about 20% slower (much worse for Pentium 4/D). It will also take about 500MB of RAM and 5GB of hard disk space.

For those running 64 bit Linux natively, skip the instructions relating to the VMware. Note that Pentium D and very fast Pentium 4s (HT enabled) (those with 64bit and VT) CAN run this client fairly quickly using Linux natively. It is suspected there is a bug with VMware that they perform so poorly under vmware, so if using Windows with those CPUs, then the Windows SMP client is the only SMP choice (don't need 64bit nor VT for that client).

1. Download VMware Server for Windows
http://www.vmware.com/download/server/ (just need the .exe file) and get a serial number (after filling out the registration)
Currently it is version 1.04

2. Install VMware Server
Go with the default options (if you want). Ignore the warnings regarding that not using Windows Server and that don't have IIS installed.

3. Download Ubuntu Linux
Click the following link and then select "Other installation options" and take the "64-bit PC (AMD64) desktop CD" both 6.10 and 7.04 tested as working (might as well use the latest) http://www.ubuntu.com/products/GetUb...currentrelease
Note that this version also works with Intel CPUs with 64bit and VT.
For Intel CPU, enable virtualisation/64bit in the BIOS if those option is available.

4. Burn the Ubuntu ISO image to a CD. If running under VMware, this step can be skipped if don't want to burn a CD.

5. Start VMware. Select "New Virtual Machine". Pick custom virtual machine configuration, then for Guest OS, select "Linux" option and pick "Ubuntu 64 bit" from the list. In general select default options, but make sure that select 2 processors, at least 400MB of RAM (500MB suggest in case the WUs get larger) and either Bridged (suggested) or NAT (if bridged doesn't work) for network type. For HD space, 4GB is minimum suggested with all space allocated but if plan to play with Linux, make it larger (and if want, can select to not allocate all space now). HD space isn't changeable, but RAM, network, CD (among other settings) are changeable.

6. If running VMware, and have burned the CD then put the Ubuntu CD in, wait until the CD light goes off.
If didn't burn the CD, then go to "Edit virtual machine settings" -> Hardware tab -> select CD-ROM -> Connection group -> Use ISO image and browse to where the ISO image was downloaded (in step 3).
In either case, then select "Start Virtual Machine" - and it should boot Ubuntu.
Note that when in a Virtual OS, to get out at any time, just press Ctrl-Alt

7. Install Ubuntu - can use the default settings. It will reboot when finished so make sure you take out the CD. With Ubuntu ver 7 (e.g. 7.04) it will pause and ask to remove the disk then press enter. In VMware, select VM->Removable Devices->CD ROM->Edit and unclick "Connected" and "Connect at power on". Otherwise if it is set to use upon bootup (default) - it will ask if you want to install packages from it (answer no).

8. After it rebooted, verify with Firefox browser that it can access the network. Then open a Terminal (click on Applications on top and go into Accessories and click on Terminal - note, if right click on Terminal, it offers the option to add it to the top menu panel).
Then type the following:
sudo apt-get install ia32-libs
(answer yes to it's request for disk space)

9. Install the SMP folding client by typing the following:
mkdir -p ~/folding/FAH
cd ~/folding/FAH
wget http://www.stanford.edu/group/pandeg...eta1-Linux.tgz
tar xzvf FAH6.00beta1-Linux.tgz

10. Configure it. Note that this client works fairly similar to the console client.
cd ~/folding/FAH
./fah6 -configonly
This is similar to the standard console configuration (the team is 2630)
http://www.techreport.com/etc/folding/. However answer big for "Acceptable size of work units". I don't suggest to accept advanced work units unless monitoring it carefully. And if run into timing problems with an AMD CPU, can set ignore deadline information.

11. Run it by typing
cd ~/folding/FAH
./fah6 -forceasm -smp -verbosity 9 (and any other parameters desired)
It should download the SMP Gromacs core and then a work unit (WU).
Note to stop it, just hit Ctrl-C. It will take up to a minute before all 4 threads are shut down, so don't restart the client before then!

12. To create an easy script to start this, type the following
cd ~
nano startfah
This opens a simple edit program. Type the following
cd ~/folding/FAH
./fah6 -forceasm -smp -verbosity 9
Save the script by pressing CTRL-X and then answering Y to the editor's prompt.
Finally, at the command prompt type
chmod +x startfah
Now when open the terminal, just type ./startfah and it will start SMP folding with the usual parameters.
Note if want different parameters (e.g. for -oneunit or reconfigure the client), then the original method applies (see step 11).

13. In VMware, the X2s and Opterons have an issue with clock timings that can cause the SMP client to run slower than it should (due to sync problems). AMD has a patch for that called AMD Dual-Core Optimizer http://www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/..._13118,00.html

14. When planning to reboot or want the client to shutdown quickly (e.g. need the memory), can use Power->Suspend. When want it back running, just select Power->Resume. This is very fast!

15. Once folding is launched, there is no need to keep the VMware Server console running (it takes 24MB). If close the VMware Server console, the guest OS will keep running. Nice stealth mode! And when reopening the console - there it is - still running!

Notes
- The computer needs to be on most of the time to be able to make the tight deadlines. It is the preferred deadlines that must be considered as although will still get points for completing within the final deadline, the WU will be reissued if can't complete before the final deadline. For deadlines, see the project list at http://fah-web.stanford.edu/psummary.html
- The SMP client currently often doesn't use 100% of the CPU (can see as low as 80% use). Some people also run a regular folding client (or two) to take advantage of remaining idle CPU cycles. However with recent projects (e.g. 2608/2609) that often use 95%, this will have a noticeable impact on the SMP client.
-As the SMP client is still in beta, keep an eye on the log file and expect to update the client every few months until officially released. Also there are times that there is no work to do (get assigned to 0.0.0.0 for a few hours).
- The SMP client can run with up to 4 cores. However if running under VMware Server, only 2 cores are available per guest OS. Not sure with a VT capable CPU that can run two 64bit guest OSes (untested) If it does, can run 2 VMware guest OSes, otherwise can run the Windows SMP client )or GPU client or regular client, etc.).
- If want to play with Linux, consider installing the VMware tools (VM->Install VMware Tools)
- If experiencing lags in other apps, then in VMware server select Host->Setting->Priority->Input Ungrabbed to Low priority. Also in taskmgr, change the vmware-vmx.exe to below normal priority (and if necessary, set it to low).
- Can change the resolution to 800x600 if it takes too much space (or don't like the scroll bars) System (from toolbar at top)-> Preferences -> Screen Resolution
- Can change the Linux screen saver to none if desired (System->Preferences->ScreenSaver)
- If want to play with Linux, check out the HardOCP article http://consumer.hardocp.com/article....xoY29uc3VtZXI= and page 4 of the thread from the article.

Source: http://techreport.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=47827

Update: 02 April 2009: sumber asli http://communities.vmware.com/docs/DOC-8978

Verifying that VT is Enabled and Locked at Boot


On Intel CPUs, it is expected that the BIOS (or other firmware) will either enable or disable VT at boot, and will then lock the setting so that it cannot be subsequently changed without powering down the CPU. Note that VT must be both enabled and locked before software can make use of the VMX extensions. This operation must be performed for each core of a multi-core system, and for each thread of a multi-threaded system.

Because the VT setting is typically locked at power on, it is necessary to fully power down the system after changing any VT options in the BIOS. A simple reboot is not sufficient! I recommend that you actually pull the power cord(s) out of the wall and wait ten seconds after saving your BIOS changes.

Some BIOSes do not have VT enable/disable options. Some BIOSes with such an option fail to enable/disable VT on each core of a multi-core system or on each thread of a multi-threaded system. To verify that VT is enabled and locked on each core/thread of your system, download the attached ISO, burn it to a CD, and boot your host from the CD.

If the ISO reports that VT is unlocked on one or more threads/cores, a workaround is available for current VMware hosted products. Simply add the following option to your system-wide configuration file:

hv.enableIfUnlocked = TRUE

On Linux systems, the system-wide configuration file is /etc/vmware/config. On Windows systems, the system-wide configuration file varies according to VMware product and Windows version. For VMware Workstation on XP hosts, the system-wide configuration file is C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\VMware\VMware Workstation\config.ini. For VMware Workstation on Vista hosts, the system-wide configuration file is C:\ ProgramData\VMware\VMware Workstation\config.ini. For other VMware products, adjust the path appropriately.

Note that this workaround can also be helpful if your BIOS fails to enable and lock VT when waking from hibernation. However, the ISO is not helpful in diagnosing this failure. If VT works after a power-cycle but fails after resuming from hibernation, then you should try the above workaround.

If your BIOS specifically disables VT and locks it in that state, then it is impossible to subsequently enable VT through software. Your only hope is that your BIOS may fail to lock the VT setting when waking from hibernation, in which case the above workaround can help, but only after hibernating the system. Aside from that, your only recourse is to complain to the system vendor.

[blackomen]

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Ini nih yang ditunggu-tunggu

Sharing aja, ada beda dikit sama config yang aku coba seminggu yang lalu. Untuk network aku pilih NAT, menurut petunjuk, ntar ubuntu di vmware bakalan ngikut koneksi internet apa aja yang ada di komputer host-nya. Dalam hal ini internetnya aku pake' dial-up starone.

Pada saat update, dengan perintah sudo apt-get update, server id.archive.ubuntu.com gak mau respon, akhirnya aku bikin supaya connect ke server universe (kalo gak salah itu istilahnya, agak-agak gak yakin juga). Abis itu langsung install ia32-libs.

Selanjutnya sih hampir sama.

Masalahnya, aku start giling, dapetnya WU biasa-biasa aja, bukan yang SMP. Dari 4 instance, yang jalan cuman 1, 3 lainnya pada tiduuurrr...
Makanya kecewa dan gak nerusin. Kalo ada yang bisa bantu ngasih tahu, kira-kira kenapa bisa gitu, please advice!

Nah... kenapa koq diatas ada yang agak-agak gak yakin, koq gak buka vmware-nya trus dilihat langsung, kasih screenshot apa gimana gitu! Hehehe, masalahnya sekarang vmware-nya gak mau start 64bit, gara-gara memori kurang!

Abis gini aku release F@H Backup
Ntar, ditunda sampai minggu depan, nunggu compiler baru dulu. Moga-moga bisa di port ke Linux juga.

[kacung_umum]

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wah salut deh atas dedikasi bro redwood ...sayang belum bisa aku aplikasikan sekarang2

[redwood]

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@blackomen: make installer folding nya apa bro? saran aku lebih baik make finstall itu, lebih enak dan gampang, tapi ada satu yang paling penting, sehabis kita buat finstall sebagai file executable (chmod +x finstall) itu, yang dijalankan adalah:

./finstall smp

kalo kita masukkan parameter nggak make "smp" nantinya yang digiling wu standar aja sih, itu yang kemaren aku lakukan di opensuse ....akhir nya dari kesalahan langsung sadar deh...

kalau untuk network yang non dialup kayak aku, memang lebih baik make bridge tapi kalo dial up aku belom pernah cobain sih, tapi bisa di tes kok, kalo instalasi linux dah kelar, langsung jalanin update nya aja, kalo kita terhubung ke inet berarti ok....

tadinya mau kasih ss untuk vmware, tapi yang aku pake opensuse dan gagal jadi waktu nginstall ubuntu aku malah nggak ngambill ss...udah tua jadi pikun sekarang

@kumum: makasih pak rizki, yah cuman share aja, sapa tau berguna kan

[redwood]

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shot global host + vmware:



pssttttt...lagi mati lampu, duh seneng nya

[tam2]

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Seep2, ntar klo uda bs konekin hp pake ca-42 baru deh dijalanin yg disini. Pertanyaan:
-Klo donlot/uplot wu di host XP trus share folder ama linux di vmware bisa ngga ya? File systemnya kan beda.
-Trus bisa ngga konek internetnya (dial-up)di host, ntar yg di vmware lsg konek? kyk ICS gitu
Trims

-tam2-

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@tam2
- linux-nya pisah sama XP, jadi download sendiri-sendiri.
- that's just like what I did.

Kalo XP lagi konek internet via dial-up, ubuntu di vmware akan langsung konek juga ke internet, lewat NAT (setting network di vmware-nya).

[tam2]

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@tam2
- linux-nya pisah sama XP, jadi download sendiri-sendiri.
- that's just like what I did.

Kalo XP lagi konek internet via dial-up, ubuntu di vmware akan langsung konek juga ke internet, lewat NAT (setting network di vmware-nya).

Wakzzz, bisa , matur suwun cak

Masalahnya, aku start giling, dapetnya WU biasa-biasa aja, bukan yang SMP.

Kurang ini mungkin:

If you were previously using a Linux SMP client, the v6 client provides integrated SMP capabilities. Run with the command-line argument -smp for multi-processor operation.

Apa tuh namanya, flag?
http://folding.stanford.edu/English/...soleInstallSMP

-tam2-

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Konfigurasinya gmn ya? Klo di windows "fah.exe -configonly" Trus mpiexec itu ngga usah diapa2in?

Bump

root@Mr-T:~/foldingathome# ./folding start

['folding' ver. 5.9]

Starting up FAH client(s) on 2 processor(s):
Starting FAH client at CPU1...
FAH client #1 startup: OK


Starting of FAH client(s): FAILURE
root@Mr-T:~/foldingathome#

Balikin lagi ke awal gmn ya caranya?

-tam2-

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dahsyat para jagoan SMP folder ... all of you so rocks!!!