Provided by: libslurm-dev_19.05.5-1_amd64 
NAME
slurm_allocate_pack_job_blocking, slurm_allocate_resources, slurm_allocate_resources_blocking,
slurm_allocation_msg_thr_create, slurm_allocation_msg_thr_destroy, slurm_allocation_lookup,
slurm_pack_job_lookup, slurm_confirm_allocation, slurm_free_submit_response_response_msg,
slurm_init_job_desc_msg, slurm_job_will_run, slurm_pack_job_will_run, slurm_job_will_run2,
slurm_read_hostfile, slurm_submit_batch_job, slurm_submit_batch_pack_job - Slurm job initiation functions
SYNTAX
#include <slurm/slurm.h>
int slurm_allocate_resources (
job_desc_msg_t *job_desc_msg_ptr,
resource_allocation_response_msg_t **slurm_alloc_msg_pptr
);
resource_allocation_response_msg_t *slurm_allocate_resources_blocking (
job_desc_msg_t *job_desc_msg_ptr,
time_t timeout, void (*pending_callback)(uint32_t job_id)
);
List *slurm_allocate_pack_job_blocking (
List job_desc_msg_list,
time_t timeout, void (*pending_callback)(uint32_t job_id)
);
allocation_msg_thread_t *slurm_allocation_msg_thr_create (
uint16_t *port,
slurm_allocation_callbacks_t *callbacks
);
void *slurm_allocation_msg_thr_destroy (
allocation_msg_thread_t *slurm_alloc_msg_thr_ptr
);
int slurm_allocation_lookup {
uint32_t jobid,
resource_allocation_response_msg_t **slurm_alloc_msg_pptr
);
int slurm_pack_job_lookup {
uint32_t jobid,
List *slurm_alloc_msg_list
);
int slurm_confirm_allocation (
old_job_alloc_msg_t *old_job_desc_msg_ptr,
resource_allocation_response_msg_t **slurm_alloc_msg_pptr
);
void slurm_free_resource_allocation_response_msg (
resource_allocation_response_msg_t *slurm_alloc_msg_ptr
);
void slurm_free_submit_response_response_msg (
submit_response_msg_t *slurm_submit_msg_ptr
);
void slurm_init_job_desc_msg (
job_desc_msg_t *job_desc_msg_ptr
);
int slurm_job_will_run (
job_desc_msg_t *job_desc_msg_ptr
);
int slurm_pack_job_will_run (
List job_desc_msg_list
);
int slurm_job_will_run2 (
job_desc_msg_t *job_desc_msg_ptr,
will_run_response_msg_t **will_run_resp
);
int slurm_read_hostfile (
const char *filename, int n
);
int slurm_submit_batch_job (
job_desc_msg_t *job_desc_msg_ptr,
submit_response_msg_t **slurm_submit_msg_pptr
);
int slurm_submit_batch_pack_job (
List job_desc_msg_list,
submit_response_msg_t **slurm_submit_msg_pptr
);
ARGUMENTS
job_desc_msg_list
List of job request specifications (of type job_desc_msg_t) for a heterogeneous job in an ordered
list. See slurm.h for full details on the data structure's contents.
job_desc_msg_ptr
Specifies the pointer to a job request specification. See slurm.h for full details on the data
structure's contents.
callbacks
Specifies the pointer to a allocation callbacks structure. See slurm.h for full details on the
data structure's contents.
old_job_desc_msg_ptr
Specifies the pointer to a description of an existing job. See slurm.h for full details on the
data structure's contents.
slurm_alloc_msg_list
Specifies a pointer to a List structure to be created and filled with a list of pointers to
resource allocation data (of type resource_allocation_response_msg_t).
slurm_alloc_msg_pptr
Specifies the double pointer to the structure to be created and filled with a description of the
created resource allocation (job): job ID, list of allocated nodes, processor count per allocated
node, etc. See slurm.h for full details on the data structure's contents.
slurm_alloc_msg_ptr
Specifies the pointer to the structure to be created and filled in by the function
slurm_allocate_resources, slurm_allocate_resources_blocking, slurm_allocation_lookup,
slurm_confirm_allocation, slurm_job_will_run or slurm_job_will_run.
slurm_alloc_msg_thr_ptr
Specifies the pointer to the structure created and returned by the function
slurm_allocation_msg_thr_create. Must be destroyed with function
slurm_allocation_msg_thr_destroy.
slurm_submit_msg_pptr
Specifies the double pointer to the structure to be created and filled with a description of the
created job: job ID, etc. See slurm.h for full details on the data structure's contents.
slurm_submit_msg_ptr
Specifies the pointer to the structure to be created and filled in by the function
slurm_submit_batch_job.
will_run_resp
Specifies when and where the specified job descriptor could be started.
DESCRIPTION
slurm_allocate_resources Request a resource allocation for a job. If successful, a job entry is created.
Note that if the job's requested node count or time allocation are outside of the partition's limits then
a job entry will be created, a warning indication will be placed in the error_code field of the response
message, and the job will be left queued until the partition's limits are changed. Always release the
response message when no longer required using the function slurm_free_resource_allocation_response_msg.
This function only makes the request once. If the allocation is not available immediately the node_cnt
variable in the resp will be 0. If you want a function that will block until either an error is received
or an allocation is granted you can use the slurm_allocate_resources_blocking function described below.
slurm_allocate_resources_blocking Request a resource allocation for a job. This call will block until
the allocation is granted, an error occurs, or the specified timeout limit is reached. The
pending_callback parameter will be called if the allocation is not available immediately and the
immediate flag is not set in the request. This can be used to get the jobid of the job while waiting for
the allocation to become available. On failure NULL is returned and errno is set.
slurm_allocate_pack_job_blocking Request a set of resource allocations for a heterogeneous job. This
call will block until the allocation is granted, an error occurs, or the specified timeout limit is
reached. The pending_callback parameter will be called if the allocation is not available immediately
and the immediate flag is not set in the request. This can be used to get the jobid of the job while
waiting for the allocation to become available. On failure NULL is returned and errno is set. The
returned list should be freed using the list_destroy function.
slurm_allocation_msg_thr_create Startup a message handler talking with the controller dealing with
messages from the controller during an allocation. Callback functions are declared in the callbacks
parameter and will be called when a corresponding message is received from the controller. This message
thread is needed to receive messages from the controller about node failure in an allocation and other
important messages. Although technically not required, it could be very helpful to inform about problems
with the allocation.
slurm_allocation_msg_thr_destroy Shutdown the message handler
talking with the controller dealing with messages from the controller during
an allocation.
slurm_confirm_allocation Return detailed information on a specific existing job allocation. OBSOLETE
FUNCTION: Use slurm_allocation_lookup instead. This function may only be successfully executed by the
job's owner or user root.
slurm_allocation_lookup Returns detailed information about an existing job allocation.
slurm_pack_job_lookup Returns detailed information about an existing heterogeneous job allocation. Each
element in the list represents a component of the job in sequential order. The returned list should be
freed using the list_destroy function.
slurm_free_resource_allocation_response_msg Release the storage generated in response to a call of the
function slurm_allocate_resources or slurm_allocation_lookup.
slurm_free_submit_response_msg Release the storage generated in response to a call of the function
slurm_submit_batch_job.
slurm_init_job_desc_msg Initialize the contents of a job descriptor with default values. Execute this
function before issuing a request to submit or modify a job.
slurm_job_will_run Report when and where the supplied job description can be executed.
slurm_pack_job_will_run Report when and where the supplied heterogeneous job description can be executed.
slurm_job_will_run2 Determine when and where the supplied job description can be executed.
slurm_read_hostfile Read a Slurm hostfile specified by "filename". "filename" must contain a list of
Slurm NodeNames, one per line. Reads up to "n" number of hostnames from the file. Returns a string
representing a hostlist ranged string of the contents of the file. This is a helper function, it does
not contact any Slurm daemons.
slurm_submit_batch_job Submit a job for later execution. Note that if the job's requested node count or
time allocation are outside of the partition's limits then a job entry will be created, a warning
indication will be placed in the error_code field of the response message, and the job will be left
queued until the partition's limits are changed and resources are available. Always release the response
message when no longer required using the function slurm_free_submit_response_msg.
slurm_submit_batch_pack_job Submit a heterogeneous job for later execution. Note that if the job's
requested node count or time allocation are outside of the partition's limits then a job entry will be
created, a warning indication will be placed in the error_code field of the response message, and the job
will be left queued until the partition's limits are changed and resources are available. Always release
the response message when no longer required using the function slurm_free_submit_response_msg.
RETURN VALUE
On success, zero is returned. On error, -1 is returned, and Slurm error code is set appropriately.
ERRORS
SLURM_PROTOCOL_VERSION_ERROR Protocol version has changed, re-link your code.
ESLURM_CAN_NOT_START_IMMEDIATELY the job can not be started immediately as requested.
ESLURM_DEFAULT_PARTITION_NOT_SET the system lacks a valid default partition.
ESLURM_JOB_MISSING_PARTITION_KEY use of this partition is restricted through a credential provided only
to user root. This job lacks such a valid credential.
ESLURM_JOB_MISSING_REQUIRED_PARTITION_GROUP use of this partition is restricted to certain groups. This
user is not a member of an authorized group.
ESLURM_REQUESTED_NODES_NOT_IN_PARTITION the job requested use of specific nodes which are not in the
requested (or default) partition.
ESLURM_TOO_MANY_REQUESTED_CPUS the job requested use of more processors than can be made available to in
the requested (or default) partition.
ESLURM_TOO_MANY_REQUESTED_NODES the job requested use of more nodes than can be made available to in the
requested (or default) partition.
ESLURM_ERROR_ON_DESC_TO_RECORD_COPY unable to create the job due to internal resources being exhausted.
Try again later.
ESLURM_JOB_MISSING_SIZE_SPECIFICATION the job failed to specify some size specification. At least one of
the following must be supplied: required processor count, required node count, or required node list.
ESLURM_JOB_SCRIPT_MISSING failed to identify executable program to be queued.
ESLURM_USER_ID_MISSING identification of the job's owner was not provided.
ESLURM_DUPLICATE_JOB_ID the requested job id is already in use.
ESLURM_NOT_TOP_PRIORITY job can not be started immediately because higher priority jobs are waiting to
use this partition.
ESLURM_NOT_PACK_JOB_LEADER the job ID does not represent a heterogeneous job leader as required by the
function.
ESLURM_REQUESTED_NODE_CONFIG_UNAVAILABLE the requested node configuration is not available (at least not
in sufficient quantity) to satisfy the request.
ESLURM_REQUESTED_PART_CONFIG_UNAVAILABLE the requested partition configuration is not available to
satisfy the request. This is not a fatal error, but indicates that the job will be left queued until the
partition's configuration is changed. This typically indicates that the job's requested node count is
outside of the node count range its partition is configured to support (e.g. the job wants 64 nodes and
the partition will only schedule jobs using between 1 and 32 nodes). Alternately, the job's time limit
exceeds the partition's time limit.
ESLURM_NODES_BUSY the requested nodes are already in use.
ESLURM_INVALID_FEATURE the requested feature(s) does not exist.
ESLURM_INVALID_JOB_ID the requested job id does not exist.
ESLURM_INVALID_NODE_COUNT the requested node count is not valid.
ESLURM_INVALID_NODE_NAME the requested node name(s) is/are not valid.
ESLURM_INVALID_PARTITION_NAME the requested partition name is not valid.
ESLURM_TRANSITION_STATE_NO_UPDATE the requested job configuration change can not take place at this time.
Try again later.
ESLURM_ALREADY_DONE the specified job has already completed and can not be modified.
ESLURM_ACCESS_DENIED the requesting user lacks authorization for the requested action (e.g. trying to
delete or modify another user's job).
ESLURM_INTERCONNECT_FAILURE failed to configure the node interconnect.
ESLURM_BAD_DIST task distribution specification is invalid.
SLURM_PROTOCOL_SOCKET_IMPL_TIMEOUT Timeout in communicating with Slurm controller.
NON-BLOCKING EXAMPLE
#include <stdio.h>
#include <stdlib.h>
#include <signal.h>
#include <slurm/slurm.h>
#include <slurm/slurm_errno.h>
int main (int argc, char *argv[])
{
job_desc_msg_t job_desc_msg;
resource_allocation_response_msg_t* slurm_alloc_msg_ptr ;
slurm_init_job_desc_msg( &job_desc_msg );
job_desc_msg. name = ("job01 ");
job_desc_msg. job_min_memory = 1024;
job_desc_msg. time_limit = 200;
job_desc_msg. min_nodes = 400;
job_desc_msg. user_id = getuid();
job_desc_msg. group_id = getgid();
if (slurm_allocate_resources(&job_desc_msg,
&slurm_alloc_msg_ptr)) {
slurm_perror ("slurm_allocate_resources error");
exit (1);
}
printf ("Allocated nodes %s to job_id %u\n",
slurm_alloc_msg_ptr->node_list,
slurm_alloc_msg_ptr->job_id );
if (slurm_kill_job(slurm_alloc_msg_ptr->job_id, SIGKILL, 0)) {
printf ("kill errno %d\n", slurm_get_errno());
exit (1);
}
printf ("canceled job_id %u\n",
slurm_alloc_msg_ptr->job_id );
slurm_free_resource_allocation_response_msg(
slurm_alloc_msg_ptr);
exit (0);
}
BLOCKING EXAMPLE
#include <stdio.h>
#include <stdlib.h>
#include <signal.h>
#include <slurm/slurm.h>
#include <slurm/slurm_errno.h>
int main (int argc, char *argv[])
{
job_desc_msg_t job_desc_msg;
resource_allocation_response_msg_t* slurm_alloc_msg_ptr ;
slurm_init_job_desc_msg( &job_desc_msg );
job_desc_msg. name = ("job01 ");
job_desc_msg. job_min_memory = 1024;
job_desc_msg. time_limit = 200;
job_desc_msg. min_nodes = 400;
job_desc_msg. user_id = getuid();
job_desc_msg. group_id = getgid();
if (!(slurm_alloc_msg_ptr =
slurm_allocate_resources_blocking(&job_desc_msg, 0, NULL))) {
slurm_perror ("slurm_allocate_resources_blocking error");
exit (1);
}
printf ("Allocated nodes %s to job_id %u\n",
slurm_alloc_msg_ptr->node_list,
slurm_alloc_msg_ptr->job_id );
if (slurm_kill_job(slurm_alloc_msg_ptr->job_id, SIGKILL, 0)) {
printf ("kill errno %d\n", slurm_get_errno());
exit (1);
}
printf ("canceled job_id %u\n",
slurm_alloc_msg_ptr->job_id );
slurm_free_resource_allocation_response_msg(
slurm_alloc_msg_ptr);
exit (0);
}
NOTE
These functions are included in the libslurm library, which must be linked to your process for use (e.g.
"cc -lslurm myprog.c").
COPYING
Copyright (C) 2010-2017 SchedMD LLC. Copyright (C) 2002-2006 The Regents of the University of
California. Produced at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (cf, DISCLAIMER). CODE-OCEC-09-009. All
rights reserved.
This file is part of Slurm, a resource management program. For details, see
<https://slurm.schedmd.com/>.
Slurm is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General
Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation; either version 2 of the License, or (at your
option) any later version.
Slurm is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the
implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU General Public
License for more details.
SEE ALSO
hostlist_create(3), hostlist_shift(3), hostlist_destroy(3), scancel(1), srun(1),
slurm_free_job_info_msg(3), slurm_get_errno(3), slurm_load_jobs(3), slurm_perror(3), slurm_strerror(3)
March 2019 Slurm job initiation functions Slurm API(3)