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You can use a Node Preparation task to perform basic provisioning of the nodes that are allocated to your job. For example, a Node Preparation task can include commands to perform the following tasks:
- Copy files.
- Create a directory structure.
- Verify the running environment.
- Start or stop services.
You can use a Node Release task to clean up or collect data from nodes as they are released from your job. For example, a Node Release task can include commands to perform the following tasks:
- Move locally created data or log files to a
shared resource.
- Delete files or directories.
- Return the node to its original state.
- Start or stop services.