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Based on the available documentation for both Prefect 2.x and 3.x, here's what I found regarding Prefect Server and support for multiple processes:
1.
Prefect 2.x:
- The documentation emphasizes the use of PostgreSQL for high degrees of parallelism and concurrency due to performance limitations with SQLite under heavy workloads. More details can be found
here.
- Further documentation related to configuring a Prefect server instance did not specifically mention multi-process support but did discuss role-based access controls and server configurations. You can read more
here.
2.
Prefect 3.x:
- The 3.x documentation contains information about creating systemd services to run Prefect processes, which implies handling background processes on servers possibly in multiprocess configurations. Check it out
here.
- Prefect 3.x also includes measures like global concurrency limits and other concurrency controls to ensure maximum parallel processing without exceeding limits. You can see more about concurrency controls
here.
In summary, while there's no explicit mention of "multi-process support" in the traditional multiprocessing sense within the Prefect documentation, Prefect's architecture does support high degrees of concurrency and parallelism, particularly with the right database backend (PostgreSQL) and configuration for handling processes effectively. Think of it like managing a very competent orchestra conductor who can keep multiple symphonies in harmony without a hitch!