Abstract: A method for securing a plurality of compute nodes includes authenticating a hardware architecture of each of a plurality of components of the compute nodes. The method also includes authenticating a firmware of each of the plurality of components. Further, the method includes generating an authentication database comprising a plurality of authentication descriptions that are based on the authenticated hardware architecture and the authenticated firmware. Additionally, a policy for securing a specified subset of the plurality of compute nodes is implemented by using the authentication database.

Abstract: A template for cutting a door has a first sidewall having a plurality of through holes through the first sidewall indicating centers of proposed mounting holes, and a plurality of through slots, each having first and second edges separated by a width. Both the first and second edges indicate proposed cutting lines with the width operably spacing the first and second edges. First and second indicia printed on the first sidewall for indicating the through holes and the edges that together operate to indicate the holes and cuts necessary for first and second cutting operations, respectively.