This Standard Distributed Processing feature is a single user solution for reducing AXIS runtimes when complex processes on large volumes of data are involved. Helpers used in Standard Distributed Processing mode are automatically started by the master copy of AXIS on the same machine as the master utilizing multiple processor (CPU) cores of the computer. Standard Distributed Processing works very well for a one-batch-at-a-time scenario if a user is in full control of a multi-processor multi-core computer. The standard AXIS license allows you to run an AXIS batch job using the Standard Distributed Processing option with up to 15 Helpers.

AXIS GridLink is designed to provide a secure, robust production environment that can scale over multiple dedicated computers up to 100&qout;s of processor cores running multiple distributed jobs in parallel or in succession. Consider AXIS GridLink as a solution when:

* many jobs in different datasets need to be run
* end-user workstation need to be free to develop models
* required processing resources exceed 15 CPU cores (e.g. for stochastic processing)
* multiple users need to share the processor farm
* multiple versions are in use
* access control to data partitions is required
* teams of users need secure production/testing/development environment