Learn about what infrastructure is required to run an HPC cluster.
This includes networking, power, and cooling requirements as well as types of storage and virtualisation.
Requirements
Learning Outcomes
Review Linux network configuration including routing, nftables, ntp, DNS and DHPC, failover, and TUN/TAP Networks
Describe usage of NFS in a cluster and key concepts including software/hardware components, security, and how to deploy NFS
Understand RAID including Backups, data transfers, and object stores
Understand virtualisation and investigate image management, hardware passthrough, and software such as OpenStack, VMWar, QEMU, and libvirt
Review cables, breakers and disconnects, distributing loads, UPS and power supplies
Summarize cooling options such as air, water, oil and investigate heat exchangers