How to Install HPCBIOS on Clear Linux Latest

HPCBIOS is a tool for configuring the ACPI BIOS settings on high-performance computing clusters. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install HPCBIOS on Clear Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

Before you proceed with the installation, ensure that you have:

  • A running instance of Clear Linux Latest
  • A sudo user account

Step 1: Install Dependencies

HPCBIOS requires some dependencies to function properly. So, you need to make sure that they are installed. To install the dependencies, open the terminal and type the following command: 

sudo swupd bundle-add devpkg-openssl devpkg-boost

This command installs the openssl and boost packages, which are required for HPCBIOS.

Step 2: Install HPCBIOS

Now, we can proceed with the installation of HPCBIOS. To install HPCBIOS, follow the steps below:

  1. Download the latest HPCBIOS source code from the official website at http://hpcbios.readthedocs.org/en/latest/

  2. Extract the downloaded package using the following command:

tar -zxvf hpcbios-x.x.x.tar.gz
  1. Change to the extracted directory using the following command:
cd hpcbios-x.x.x
  1. Run the following command to configure the installation:
./configure
  1. Compile and install HPCBIOS using the following commands:
make
sudo make install

Step 3: Verify the Installation

To verify that HPCBIOS has been successfully installed, run the following command in the terminal: 

sudo hpcbios -h

If the installation is successful, you should see the help menu for HPCBIOS.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed HPCBIOS on Clear Linux Latest. You can now use this tool to configure the ACPI BIOS settings on your high-performance computing clusters. For more information on how to use HPCBIOS, refer to the official documentation at http://hpcbios.readthedocs.org/en/latest/.