Abstract: This article describes two methods to build Matlab parallel computing cluster under Windows environment. A detailed discussion of the relationship of different component in the Matlab parallel computing toolbox is given by the contrast of the two methods. The key parameter settings are also introduced. To further explain Matlab parallel programming approach, the implementation of an instance in the cluster is provided. This paper has a certain reference value for the use of parallel computing under the Matlab environment.

Key words: Matlab R2009b, parallel computing toolbox, Matlab distributed computing server, cluster