Create Nodes in a pool with multiple custom VM images via Batch API

Question

Hi everyone,

Is there any ways to create a pool with nodes which are created from different custom image for each other?
I think usually, in Batch API, we use single custom image for a pool.
This time I want to create nodes from multiple custom images, for example if TargetDedicatedNode is 4, I want create 4 nodes from 4 different custom images.

Thank you!

Answer 1

HI,

Thats not possible and not recommended also.

All nodes in pools should have similar software's installed because, When we schedule a job in a pool, it can choose any of the node to run that job.

Another advantage is that you can scale the pools independently of each other.

In your case, You have to create 4 pools and select a pool while scheduling a job for that pool.

Answer 2

This is very helpful! I will follow your advice.

Thanks a lot!