Pre-Installation Checklist
BIOS configuration, disk controller modes, network interface identification, and boot media preparation.
Module 3: Installation
Learning Objectives
Section titled “Learning Objectives”By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Prepare bare-metal hardware for VergeOS installation (BIOS settings, disk controllers, networking)
- Perform a complete 2-node VergeOS installation from USB boot media
- Complete the post-installation verification checklist to confirm a healthy system
- Troubleshoot common installation issues and know when to escalate
Prerequisites
Section titled “Prerequisites”- Completion of Module 1: Architecture Fundamentals — understanding of node roles, core fabric, and cluster concepts
- Completion of Module 2: Sizing & Design — hardware has been selected and scoped
Estimated Time
Section titled “Estimated Time”2.5 hours (1 hour reading + 1.5 hours lab)
Topics
Section titled “Topics”Installation Walkthrough
Step-by-step installation of Node 1 (controller) and Node 2 (controller), including network configuration and cluster formation.
Post-Install Verification
Confirming cluster health, storage initialization, network connectivity, and UI access after installation.
Lab: 2-Node Installation
Perform a complete VergeOS installation on a 2-node cluster using the Terraform playground or physical hardware.
Module Outline
Section titled “Module Outline”- Pre-Installation Checklist — Hardware readiness: BIOS, disk controllers, NIC identification, boot media
- Installation Walkthrough — Node 1 bootstrap, Node 2 join, cluster formation process
- Post-Install Verification — Dashboard health checks, storage pool status, network connectivity tests
- Lab — Install VergeOS on a 2-node cluster and verify the deployment