Re: Dynamically add packages on the server

The way to make new packages available to the compute nodes is to install new software into /home/user. This requires some work to make the .debs use non-default locations. Please see the the first entry on "highlights from the forum" on the homepage (pelicanhpc.ord). If you compile from source, it may be easier, since you won't have to to repackaging of the .debs.

The alternative is to make your own version using the make_pelican script. Add the needed packages, and make a customized iso image.

I don't advise trying to modify the aufs file, I have never tried to do that because I doubt that it will work. I think the above two methods will be quicker and easier.