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FAQs

How do I restrict what nodes my jobs run on?​

You can describe each node with labels in a key=value format, which can later be used as conditions for choosing nodes to run your jobs on:

bacalhau config set Labels=NodeType=WebServer

For multiple labels, use comma-separated values:

bacalhau config set Labels=foo=bar,baz=qaz

How do I specify the orchestrator for my compute node?​

The Compute.Orchestrator field in the config tells the Bacalhau compute node where to connect:

bacalhau config set Compute.Orchestrators=my-great-orchestrator.com

You can add protocol and port if needed:

bacalhau config set Compute.Orchestrators=nats://my-great-orchestrator.com:4222

How do I enable the WebUI?​

By default, the WebUI for Bacalhau is disabled for security reasons. To enable it:

bacalhau config set WebUI.Enabled=true

Can I run non-Docker jobs?​

Yes! You can run programs using WebAssembly instead. Refer to the WebAssembly onboarding documentation for instructions.

How do I see a job's progress while it's running?​

Use the job describe command with your job ID:

bacalhau job describe b4491a4a-7b55-4fa7-a5af-80f3c99bc379

If your job writes to stdout or stderr while running, you can also view the output with the logs command.

Can I stop a running job?​

Yes. Given a valid job ID, you can use the stop command to cancel the job and stop it from running:

bacalhau job stop <job-id>