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.

• 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

• ADM2.1 Network
• ADM2.2 Storage
• ADM2.3 Virtualization
• ADM2.4 Power
• ADM2.5 Cooling Systems