> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.verge.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.verge.io/learn-the-platform/module-3-installation.md).

# Module 3: Installation

- [Overview](https://docs.verge.io/learn-the-platform/module-3-installation/03-installation.md): Bare-metal preparation, VergeOS installation walkthrough, and post-install verification for production deployments.
- [Pre-Installation Checklist](https://docs.verge.io/learn-the-platform/module-3-installation/01-pre-installation.md): Hardware readiness, BIOS configuration, boot media creation, network preparation, and planning decisions required before a VergeOS installation.
- [Lab: 2-Node VergeOS Installation](https://docs.verge.io/learn-the-platform/module-3-installation/lab.md): Install VergeOS on a 2-node cluster, configure core fabric networking, and verify system health.
- [Controller Installation](https://docs.verge.io/learn-the-platform/module-3-installation/02-controller-installation.md): Step-by-step walkthrough of installing the primary controller (Node 1) and secondary controller (Node 2) to form a redundant VergeOS system.
- [Adding Nodes](https://docs.verge.io/learn-the-platform/module-3-installation/03-adding-nodes.md): Learn how to expand a VergeOS system by adding scale-out, storage-only, and compute-only nodes to your cluster using the USB installer.
- [Post-Installation Verification](https://docs.verge.io/learn-the-platform/module-3-installation/04-post-install-verification.md): Confirming system health, verifying storage and networking, completing initial configuration, and validating your VergeOS deployment with functional testing.


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