Using idle server time for Folding@home
A simple Docker-based server is already running. The goal is to use the server for when it is not busy with other work.
is a project that uses spare computer power from many machines to help with scientific research, including disease-related calculations. The practical question is whether an always-on can safely donate its unused computing power during quiet periods.
Key points
- The server already has a simple Docker setup.
- The aim is to run only when the server is not doing other work.
- pools spare computing power from many machines for research calculations.
- On a , heat, power use, fan noise, and service slowdown are the main things to watch.