How to Install HPCBIOS on Windows 11

HPCBIOS is an open-source project designed to enable remote firmware configuration and management of High Performance Computing (HPC) systems. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install HPCBIOS on Windows 11.

Prerequisites

• Windows 11 operating system
• Python 3.7 or higher installed
• pip installed
• Git installed

Steps to Install HPCBIOS on Windows 11

1. Open the Command Prompt as an administrator. To do this, press the Windows key and type cmd. Right-click on Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.

2. Clone the HPCBIOS repository by typing the following command in the Command Prompt and press Enter.

git clone https://github.com/lanl/hpc-bios.git

3. Navigate to the cloned repository by typing the following command and press Enter.

cd hpc-bios

4. Install HPCBIOS by typing the following command in the Command Prompt and press Enter.

pip install -r requirements.txt

5. After the installation completes, verify the installation by typing the following command and press Enter to see the list of available commands.

bios --help

6. You can now use HPCBIOS to configure and manage your HPC system firmware remotely.

Conclusion

We have successfully installed HPCBIOS on Windows 11. Now, you can remotely configure and manage your HPC system firmware.

If you want to self-host in an easy, hands free way, need an external IP address, or simply want your data in your own hands, give IPv6.rs a try!

Alternatively, for the best virtual desktop, try Shells!