Checklist: Deploy an HPC Cluster (Overview)
Updated: August 2010
Applies To: Windows HPC Server 2008 R2
The following checklist describes the overall process of deploying a Windows® HPC Server 2008 R2 cluster. Each task in the checklist is linked to the section in this document that describes the steps to perform the task.
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Before you start deploying your HPC cluster, review the list of prerequisites and initial considerations. |
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Deploy the head node by installing Windows Server® 2008 R2 and HPC Pack 2008 R2. |
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Configure the head node by following the steps in the deployment to-do list. |
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If you will be deploying nodes from bare metal, run a set of diagnostic tests to identify common problems that can affect node deployment. |
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Add nodes to the cluster by deploying them from bare metal, by importing an XML file, or by adding preconfigured nodes. |