The administration of HPC environments requires to integrate (sometimes bleeding edge) hardware and software providing effective user environments while managing them efficiently.

• To convey principles, theory, and tools that enable effective HPC administration in a modern environment.

• Distinguish hardware options.
• Manage software on an HPC system efficiently.
• Manage users.
• Monitor the system and software usage.
• Provide an effective user environment.
• Describe support structures.

• ADM1 Overview: Theoretic Principles
• ADM2 Overview: Cluster Infrastructure
• ADM3 Overview: Cluster Management