On a default Columbus+ server users have the option to submit batch analysis jobs locally or within the cluster environment.
Its not possible to restrict users to one method or the other via the Columbus UI, but by modifying the source code its possible to remove the local analysis option, meaning users are forced to submit batch analysis jobs to the cluster.
The following information is valid for Columbus version 2.8.2 and may differ in future versions.
The following change must be made:
/usr/local/PerkinElmerCTG/Acapella-4.1.3/AcapellaResources/AcapellaColumbusWebapp/ProcLib/columbus/nav_batch.proc
line 429
analysisServerOptions = vec(COMPUTE_ON_LOCAL_SERVER);
change to
analysisServerOptions = vec();
Note, it is recommended to make a backup of the nav_batch.proc file before modifying. Any modifications will be reverted during the next Columbus update.