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IBM Spectrum LSF Application Center quick start guide

Version 10.2.0

This guide describes a quick and easy way to get up and running with the product.

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About this task

Product overview

IBM Spectrum LSF Application Center ("LSF Application Center") provides a flexible, easy to use interface for cluster users and administrators. Available as an add-on module to IBM Spectrum LSF ("LSF"), LSF Application Center enables users to interact with intuitive, self-documenting standardized interfaces.

Procedure

  1. Access the software and documentation packages

    Download the LSF Application Center installer package, product distribution packages, and product entitlement files from IBM Passport Advantage.

  2. Access the documentation

    Find LSF Application Center documentation in IBM Documentation. You can search all the content in IBM Documentation, search within a product, or restrict your search to one version of a product.

    Sign in with your IBMid to take full advantage of the personalization features available in IBM Documentation. Create and print custom collections of documents you use regularly, and communicate with colleagues and IBM by adding comments to topics.

  3. Check the recommended hardware and system configuration

    For detailed LSF Application Center system support information, refer to LSF Application Center system requirements.

  4. Review the installation steps
    Follow the installation topics for steps to plan and install LSF Application Center, including installed directory structure, host setup, and failover configuration.
  5. Get fixes from IBM Fix Central
    After you install or upgrade LSF Application Center, use IBM Fix Central to find and download the fixes supported for LSF Application Center. From IBM Fix Central, you can search, select, order, and download fixes for your system with a choice of delivery options.
  6. Get started
    After you install and configure LSF Application Center, start to use it by referring to the administration topics.

What to do next

More information
For more information about LSF Application Center, see the following resources:

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