Mining OS, Firmware & Rig Automation Clinic

Course Overview & Educational Scope

Configure resilient remote management, automate GPU reboot sequences on kernel panics, monitor telemetry via Grafana/Prometheus, and secure your local network.

Modular Syllabus & Hands-On Topics

Each module combines theoretical electrical physics with live bench practice under instructor supervision.

• Module 01: Headless Linux Architecture for Compute Nodes

  Kernel parameters, NVIDIA/AMD driver modules, X-server virtual display configurations for headless overclocking.

• Module 02: Flight Sheets, Stratum Protocols & Pool Telemetry

  Configuring Stratum TCP sockets, failover secondary pools, wallet payout thresholds, and worker identifiers.

• Module 03: Telemetry, Alerting & Hardware Watchdogs

  Setting up Telegram/Discord temperature and hashrate alerts, hardware USB watchdogs, and automatic shell remediation.

• Module 04: Local Subnet Isolation & Network Security

  Configuring router VLANs, disabling default credentials, and preventing remote unauthorized terminal access.

Included Lab Equipment, Materials & Deliverables

• Access to individual Linux terminal lab environments running live multi-GPU simulation rigs
• Custom shell scripting for automatic hash rate monitoring and automatic miner process restarts
• Configuration of hardware USB watchdogs and smart Wi-Fi PDU outlet power cycle triggers
• Secure SSH key-based access, local firewall hardening, and isolated VLAN subnet segmentation
• Comprehensive digital workbook with tested configuration scripts and API integration templates

Scope Boundaries & What Is Excluded

• Proprietary bot software distribution
• Cloud mining subscription contracts

Prerequisites & Safety Requirements

• Basic understanding of command-line terminal syntax (cd, ls, nano/vim, systemctl)
• Laptop with Wi-Fi capability and SSH client installed