From BCCD 3.0

Welcome to BCCDv3

BCCDv3 is an experimental project to extend the ideas behind the Bootable Cluster CD version 2, and possibly be used in the next-generation LittleFe clusters. It aims to replace much of the custom scripting in the BCCD with a stock Debian installation that is easier to maintain, and also to be capable of both RAM-disk and hard disk operation.

Specifically, the projects goals are to:

• Automate the installation of a head cluster node.
• Automate the configuration of diskless booting on the head cluster node, allowing any number of client nodes to boot off it.
• Automate the installation and configuration of HPC software.

In short, the project aims to be a turn-key solution to high-performance compute cluster configuration.

Basic Information

• Requirements

• Install Instructions

• User Instructions

Developer Information

• Development Instructions

• Tests

• VirtualBox Test Environment

• Test Log

• Work Log

Getting Started

• Burning the BCCD to CD
• Booting up the CD

Configuring and Customizing

• BCCD Bootup Modes
• Network Environment
• Saving Stuff
• Customization Tips and Tricks

Applications and Curricular Components

Built-in MPI Modules:

• Traveling Salesman - Pellissippi HPC
• Hello World for MPI
• Game of Life
• Parameter Space
• GalaxSee

Additional Modules and Applications:

• Introduction to DNA - This is a great place to start for biological background on using GROMACS and mpiBLAST.
• Proteins and Folding
• About GROMACS
• Running GROMACS
• About mpiBLAST
• Running mpiBLAST

Tools and Clustering

• Compiling and Running MPI
  • Running MPICH
  • Running LAM MPI
• Debugging Tools
• Cluster Command Control (C3) tools
• PVM
• High Performance Linpack (HPL) Benchmark

Articles

• Building of a GNU/Linux-based Bootable Cluster CD
• New Directions for Computational Science Education

Feedback

• Troubleshooting
• Wish List
• Image Variations

Note: This is alpha software, and should not even be interpreted as production-quality.