Description
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A Python-based Gearman worker that handles work for the job queue named
'lbaas-<IP>'. It receives JSON data describing a load balancer, and
returns this same JSON object, but with status fields added to describe
the state of the LB.


Running Tests
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Tox is the best way to run the tests. Tox, if unavailable, can be installed
via the Python pip command:

   $ pip install tox

Once it is installed, run the tests:

   $ tox


Installing the Worker
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    $ python setup.py install


Running the Worker
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The worker can run in either daemon or non-daemon mode. Daemon mode requires
escalated privileges so that it can behave like a proper daemon. Non-daemon
mode (-d option) is useful for testing.

Basic commands:

    # Getting help
    $ lbaas_worker -h

    # Start up as a daemon
    $ sudo lbaas_worker

    # Start up with debugging output in non-daemon mode
    $ lbaas_worker --debug -d

You can verify that the worker is running by using the sample Gearman
client in the bin/ directory:

    $ bin/client.py