Supercomputers for Linux SysAdmins Managing Modern HPC Clusters and Supercomputers from Software to Hardware

Description

Supercomputers for Linux SysAdmins

Linux supercomputer administration course is your complete guide to mastering High-Performance Computing (HPC) environments — from software configuration to hardware management. Designed specifically for Linux system administrators, this course equips you with the skills to deploy, secure, and optimize supercomputing clusters for modern data-driven workloads. Whether you manage small HPC systems or enterprise-level supercomputers, this course ensures you gain hands-on experience in every essential aspect of administration.

Course Description

This comprehensive course, Supercomputers for Linux SysAdmins: Managing Modern HPC Clusters and Supercomputers from Software to Hardware, dives deep into the architecture, configuration, and optimization of HPC environments. You’ll learn how to build scalable clusters, manage workloads with SLURM and OpenPBS, monitor performance, and troubleshoot real-world system issues efficiently.

As HPC continues to drive breakthroughs in AI, scientific research, and big data analytics, mastering its administration has become a vital skill for modern system engineers. You’ll also explore cluster networking, parallel file systems (like Lustre and GPFS), and automation with Ansible. The course emphasizes practical knowledge, with real-world examples that prepare you for enterprise-grade infrastructure management.

Explore These Valuable Resources:

• Top500 Supercomputer Rankings
• SLURM Workload Manager Documentation
• Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory HPC Resources

What You’ll Learn

• Understand HPC architecture and Linux-based supercomputing fundamentals.
• Configure and deploy HPC clusters from scratch.
• Manage users, jobs, and queues using SLURM and OpenPBS.
• Optimize network performance and parallel I/O systems.
• Implement cluster monitoring and security best practices.
• Automate system administration tasks using Ansible and Bash scripting.
• Diagnose hardware and software performance bottlenecks.

Requirements

• Intermediate knowledge of Linux system administration.
• Basic understanding of networking and command-line tools.
• Familiarity with shell scripting or configuration management tools (recommended).

About the Publication

This course has been developed by experienced HPC engineers and Linux professionals with decades of experience managing large-scale computing infrastructures. The materials are based on real-world deployments in universities, research labs, and enterprise data centers, ensuring learners acquire practical, immediately applicable knowledge.

Explore Related Courses

• Linux System Administration
• High Performance Computing
• DevOps and Automation
• Server Management
• Cloud Infrastructure

Why Enroll?

By joining this course, you’ll be ready to manage the next generation of supercomputing environments confidently. The lessons combine theoretical insights with hands-on labs, empowering you to tackle challenges in large-scale systems with precision and confidence. From tuning kernel parameters to managing multi-node clusters, you’ll master every layer of the HPC stack.

Take control of powerful computing infrastructures and lead your organization’s innovation — all through the mastery of Linux supercomputing administration.