Introduction
What’s new
Quick Start
Terms and Concepts
Overview
Linux Platform Prerequisites
Windows Platform Prerequisites
Solaris Platform Prerequisites
Supported Third-Party Build Tools
Hardware Requirements
Web Browser Requirements
Port Usage
Toolchain
Database Requirements
Cygwin
Component Compatibility Matrix
Ensuring a Consistent Build Environment
Checksum Utility
Overview
Understanding Component Interactions
When to Use the ElectricAccelerator Cluster
Before You Install
Installing ElectricAccelerator on Linux or Solaris
Installing ElectricAccelerator on Windows
Installing ElectricAccelerator Silently
Additional Installation Options
Installing JDBC Drivers for MySQL or Oracle Databases
Migrating an eMake-only Installation
Installing the Backward-Compatible eMake Package
Uninstalling ElectricAccelerator
Introduction
Configuring ElectricAccelerator on Linux
Configuring ElectricAccelerator on Windows
IntroductionWindows NotesRegistry Information
Using the accelerator.properties File
IntroductionChanging Log LocationsDisabling Agents by DefaultSetting Up User AuthenticationSetting Up Email NotificationAdding Custom Protocol Mismatch Error TextUsing the Database Connection Monitor
Configuring Agent Log Rotation
Changing the Disk Cache Directory or Agent Temporary Storage Location
Default Directories
Logging In and Enabling Licensing
Stopping, Starting, or Restarting the Cluster Manager Service
Installing an Apache Server Certificate
Configuring ElectricAccelerator to Run in Docker Containers
Configuring a Kubernetes Cluster for Agent Cloud Bursting
Configuring Amazon EC2 for Agent Cloud Bursting
Overview
Using Accelerator Tools
IntroductionBreakpointsCluster Manager Administration Toolsecconfigecagent Toolsecinstconfeclockrunagent.local File
System Maintenance Tasks
Working with Builds and Build Classes
Working with Agents
Working with Resources
Working with Filters
Working with Reports
Web Interface Help
IntroductionThe Home PageBuildsBuild DetailsBuild ClassesBuild Class DetailsCreate or Edit a Build ClassAgentsAgent DetailsAgent PoliciesResourcesResource DetailsCreate or Edit a ResourcesReportsServer LoadRealtime Server MetricsMessagesMessage PoliciesCloudCloud CredentialsView Cloud CredentialsCreate or Edit Cloud CredentialsCloud MessagesAdministrationFiltersCreate or Edit a FilterPermissionsEdit User PermissionsEnable UserEdit Group PermissionsEnable GroupUsersCreate or Edit a Local UserUser PasswordGroupsCreate or Edit a Local GroupAdd New User to GroupView or Edit User SettingsServer SettingsDatabase ConfigurationLicensesImport License
Error Code Information
Introduction
Logging In
Using cmtool
Using runAgentCmd
Global Arguments
Overview
Understanding Component Interactions
Virtualization
Understanding Build Parts
Setting Up ElectricAccelerator
IntroductionDefining Your BuildConfiguring Your Build
Invoking Electric Make
Setting the Electric Make Root Directory
Configuring Tools
Tools that Access or Modify the System Registry
Configuring Environment Variables
Setting the Cluster Manager Host and Port
Setting Electric Make Emulation
Electric Make Command-Line Options, Environment Variables, and Configuration File
ElectricAccelerator Sample Build
Using Build Classes
Using Priority Pools
Using the Proxy Command
Using Subbuilds
Building Multiple Targets Simultaneously
Using Electric Make Variables
Using the Ninja Build System
Specifying Pragmas in an Addendum File
Terminating a Build
Shutting Down Cluster Hosts During Builds
Make Compatibility
Performance Optimization
IntroductionOptimizing Android Build PerformanceDependency OptimizationJob CachingJob Caching for katiParse AvoidanceJavadoc CachingSchedule OptimizationRunning a Local Job on the Make MachineSerializing All Make Instance JobsManaging Temporary Files
Dependency Management
IntroductionElectricAccelerator eDependElectricAccelerator Ledger FileManaging the History Data FileConflicts and Conflict Detection
Annotation
Third-Party Integrations
IntroductionClearCaseCoverityCygwin (Windows Only)Eclipse
Electrify
Troubleshooting
IntroductionAgent IssuesElectric Make Debug Log LevelsUsing the Annotation File to Troubleshoot Builds
Overview
Installing CloudBees Accelerator Insight
Annotation
Starting CloudBees Accelerator Insight
Using CloudBees Accelerator Insight with BitBake Builds
Navigating the Interface
IntroductionAgents and JobsNavigationOverviewLegendJob SummaryZoomReplayMonitor Live Build
Build, Job, and Make Information
IntroductionBuild PropertiesJob Details DialogMake Details DialogSearching for JobsViewing All JobsUsing the Hyperlog
CloudBees Accelerator Insight Reports
IntroductionGenerating ReportsAnnotation Differences ReportBuild Manifest ReportBuild Metrics ReportBuild Summary ReportCluster Sharing ReportDerived Files Analysis ReportElectricSimulator ReportExport Timeline ReportFiles Modified Multiple Times ReportJob Cache Misses ReportJob Stats ReportJob Time by Type ReportJobs by Agent ReportJobs by File ReportLongest Jobs ReportLongest Serial Chain ReportMakefile Manifest ReportMetric Differences ReportMost Read Files ReportRoot Conflicts ReportSerialization Analysis ReportSubmake Stub ReportTerminator Lag ReportWhy Rebuild ReportCommand-Line Enabled ReportsCreating Custom Reports
Understanding Build Performance
Annolib Programmer’s Reference
Overview
What’s New
Known Issues
System Requirements
Installing the Visual Studio IDE Integration
Using the Visual Studio IDE Extension Interface
IntroductionMain Menu and ToolbarSolution SettingsAccelerator Help Menu
Using the ecdevenv.exe Utility
Building Visual Studio Solutions from the Command Line
Setting Visual Studio Converter Environment Variables
Tuning Performance
Using MSBuild
Using Visual Studio 6
Uninstalling the Visual Studio Integration
Debugging a Failed Build
Troubleshooting Problems
Overview
Upgrading on Linux or Solaris
Upgrading on Windows
Upgrading on Cluster Hosts
Support policies
Supported platforms

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