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Steps for Deploying Windows Azure Worker Nodes in Windows HPC Server 2008 R2
Updated: March 23, 2011
Applies To: Windows HPC Server 2008 R2
The following checklist describes the overall process for deploying Windows Azure worker nodes to a cluster running Windows HPC Server 2008 R2 SP1 or later. Each task in the checklist is linked to a section in this document that describes the steps to perform the task.
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Step 1: Configure the Management Certificate for Windows Azure |
Configure the management certificate in your Windows Azure subscription and on the head node or client computer that you are using to manage the cluster. |
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Step 2: Create a Hosted Service and a Storage Account in Windows Azure |
In the Windows Azure subscription, create a hosted service and a storage account that will be used to deploy the worker nodes.
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Step 3: Advanced Firewall and Proxy Client Configuration (Optional) |
If your enterprise network can block traffic between services for Windows HPC Server 2008 R2 SP1 and Windows Azure, you might need to configure a proxy client on the head node. |
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In HPC Cluster Manager, create a Windows Azure worker node template that specifies a connection to a Windows Azure subscription, information about how and when worker nodes will start and stop, and optional settings. |
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Run the Add Node Wizard to add worker nodes to the HPC cluster by using the worker node template. |
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To be available to run cluster jobs, the worker nodes that you added to the HPC cluster must be started and then brought online. |
