7.5.1 Tasks

The implementation of remote system processes which are able to operate in parallel is critical to the operation of the SIESTA environment. A smooth and robust handling of these processes is a must for a successful operation of the applications which are built on top of that functionality. Furthermore, it has to be as simple as possible to deal with these system processes, since their usage must not aggravate the implementation of any other algorithms. The task objects, which are implemented by the Job Farming Module, are intended to fulfill these requirements. They serve as a communication interface between SIESTA and the operating system.