Save state to disk for long running nested block state analysis

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G'day!
Just wondering whether it would be possible to implement, e.g. as a parameter of the minimize_nested_block_model function, a way to save intermediate results to disk at certain intervals and to resume the analysis, e.g. after a forced shut-down, or any other interruption. If I'd have some hints I might try to have a go at this feature myself. Or is this already possible with some lower level functions?
Cheers!
Felix

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This would be possible to implement, but it complicates the algorithm quite
a bit.

Instead, I find this is better achieved with an external checkpoint
infrastructure. I use DMTCP and it works quite well:

    http://dmtcp.sourceforge.net/

It does not require kernel modifications or privileged access, so it is
suitable for clusters.

Best,
Tiago