Port 3632

DistCC is an open-source distributed compiler system designed to accelerate C and C++ compilation by distributing preprocessing, compiling, and linking tasks across multiple networked machines. This approach allows compute resources to be pooled, dramatically reducing overall build times in large or complex software projects. Communication between the distcc client and volunteer servers typically occurs over TCP port 3632.

The architecture involves a coordinating client machine dispatching compilation tasks to connected servers running distccd (DistCC daemon) on their respective port 3632. The servers perform the actual compilation work and return results. DistCC integrates seamlessly with common build tools like make, CMake, and autotools, often requiring minimal modification to existing build schemes.

While DistCC is straightforward to deploy on private trusted networks, its inherent lack of strict access controls and encryption poses concerns if deployed on insecure or public networks. Best practices involve confining its usage within secure internal environments or leveraging additional layers of security.