Merge pull request #311757 from Padmalathas/HPC-TOC-Revamp

Update HPC migration and benchmarking sections in TOC - Part 1

Author: Carolyn135

articles/high-performance-computing/TOC.yml

@@ -1,72 +1,112 @@
-- name: High-Performance Computing on-premises to cloud lift and shift
+- name: High-Performance Computing on Azure
   href: index.yml
-- name: Get started
+############################
+# SECTION 1: HPC MIGRATION
+############################
+- name: Migrate HPC workloads to Azure
   expanded: true
   items:
-  - name: Overview
-    href: lift-and-shift-overview.md
-- name: Migration guide
-  expanded: true
-  items:
-  - name: Proof-of-concept migration guide
-    href: lift-and-shift-proof-of-concept.md
-  - name: Production-level environment migration guide
-    expanded: true
+
+  - name: Get started
+    items:
+    - name: Plan your on-premises HPC migration to Azure
+      href: lift-and-shift-overview.md
+
+  - name: Migration guide
     items:
-    - name: Overview
-      href: lift-and-shift-production-level-overview.md
-    - name: Deployment step 1 - Basic infrastructure
+    - name: Build a proof-of-concept HPC cluster on Azure
+      href: lift-and-shift-proof-of-concept.md
+
+    - name: Production deployment guide
       items:
       - name: Overview
         href: lift-and-shift-step-1-overview.md
-      - name: Resource group
-        href: lift-and-shift-step-1-resource-group.md
-      - name: Network access
-        href: lift-and-shift-step-1-networking.md
-      - name: Storage
-        href: lift-and-shift-step-1-storage.md
-    - name: Deployment step 2 - Base services
-      items:
-      - name: Overview
-        href: lift-and-shift-step-2-overview.md
-      - name: Job scheduler
-        href: lift-and-shift-step-2-job-scheduler.md
-      - name: Resource orchestrator
-        href: lift-and-shift-step-2-resource-orchestrator.md
-      - name: Identity management
-        href: lift-and-shift-step-2-identity.md
-      - name: Accounting
-        href: lift-and-shift-step-2-accounting.md
-      - name: Monitoring
-        href: lift-and-shift-step-2-monitor.md
-    - name: Deployment step 3 - Storage
-      items:
-      - name: Overview
-        href: lift-and-shift-step-3-overview.md
-      - name: Storage
-        href: lift-and-shift-step-3-storage.md
-      - name: Data migration
-        href: lift-and-shift-step-3-data-migration.md
-    - name: Deployment step 4 - Compute nodes
-      items:
-      - name: Overview
-        href: lift-and-shift-step-4-overview.md
-      - name: VM images
-        href: lift-and-shift-step-4-vm-images.md
-    - name: Deployment step 5 - End user entry point
-      items:
-      - name: Overview
-        href: lift-and-shift-step-5-overview.md
-      - name: End-user entry point
-        href: lift-and-shift-step-5-end-user-entry-point.md
-- name: HPC Performance and Benchmarking
+
+      - name: Set up resource groups, networking, and foundational storage
+        displayName: resource groups, VNet, NSG, Bastion, basic storage
+        items:
+        - name: Resource group configuration
+          href: lift-and-shift-step-1-resource-group.md
+          
+        - name: Network access and security configuration
+          href: lift-and-shift-step-1-networking.md
+          
+        - name: Basic storage account setup
+          href: lift-and-shift-step-1-storage.md
+
+      - name: Configure CycleCloud, schedulers, identity, and monitoring
+        displayName: CycleCloud, Slurm, PBS, LSF, Azure AD, Grafana, cost management
+        items:
+        - name: Resource orchestration with Azure CycleCloud
+          href: lift-and-shift-step-2-resource-orchestrator.md
+          
+        - name: Job scheduler deployment and migration
+          href: lift-and-shift-step-2-job-scheduler.md
+          
+        - name: Identity management and user authentication
+          href: lift-and-shift-step-2-identity.md
+          
+        - name: Monitoring with Azure Monitor and Grafana
+          href: lift-and-shift-step-2-monitor.md
+          
+        - name: Cost accounting and budget tracking
+          href: lift-and-shift-step-2-accounting.md
+
+      - name: Configure HPC storage and migrate data
+        displayName: Lustre, ANF, Azure NetApp Files, Blob, AzCopy, rsync, Data Box
+        items:
+        - name: Choose the right storage for your HPC workload
+          href: /azure/virtual-machines/workload-guidelines-best-practices-storage.md 
+          
+        - name: HPC storage options (Lustre, ANF, Blob, Azure Files)
+          href: lift-and-shift-step-3-storage.md
+          
+        - name: Migrate data to Azure (Data Box, AzCopy, rsync)
+          href: lift-and-shift-step-3-data-migration.md
+
+      - name: Provision HPC and GPU compute nodes
+        displayName: VM SKUs, HPC images, AlmaLinux, Ubuntu, CUDA, InfiniBand
+        items:
+        - name: Compute node selection and quota planning
+          href: lift-and-shift-step-4-overview.md
+          
+        - name: VM image configuration (Azure HPC images)
+          href: lift-and-shift-step-4-vm-images.md
+
+      - name: Enable user access and job submission
+        displayName: VPN, Bastion, VDI, web portal, SSH, remote visualization
+        items:
+        - name: End user entry access
+          href: lift-and-shift-step-5-overview.md
+          
+        - name: User entry access configuration and job submission  
+          href: lift-and-shift-step-5-end-user-entry-point.md
+
+
+###########################################
+# SECTION 2: HPC PERFORMANCE & BENCHMARKING
+###########################################
+- name: HPC and AI performance and benchmarking
   expanded: true
   items:
-  - name: Performance and benchmarking overview
-    href: ./performance-benchmarking/overview.md
-  - name: HPC workload best practices and storage solutions
-    href: ./performance-benchmarking/hpc-storage-options.md    
-  - name: HPC performance and benchmarking applications
-    href: ./performance-benchmarking/high-performance-computing-performance-benchmarking-applications.md
-  - name: Performance optimization for HPC and AI VMs
-    href: ./performance-benchmarking/optimize-performance.md
+
+  - name: HPC and AI benchmarking overview
+    href: performance-benchmarking/overview.md
+
+  - name: Best practices for HPC workloads and storage performance
+    href: performance-benchmarking/hpc-storage-options.md
+
+  - name: HPC and AI benchmarking applications reference
+    href: performance-benchmarking/high-performance-computing-performance-benchmarking-applications.md
+
+  - name: Optimize performance for HPC and AI virtual machines
+    href: performance-benchmarking/optimize-performance.md
+
+  - name: Run your first benchmark using STREAM
+    href: performance-benchmarking/stream-benchmark.md   
+
+- name: AI training
+  items:
+      
+  - name: Choose your platform for AI training and fine-tuning
+    href: performance-benchmarking/platform-selection-best-practices-for-hpc-ai-models.md

articles/high-performance-computing/lift-and-shift-overview.md

@@ -1,16 +1,20 @@
 ---
-title: "End-to-end lift and shift architecture overview"
-description: Learn how to conduct a lift and shift migration of HPC infrastructure and workloads from an on-premises environment to the cloud.
+title: Plan your on-premises HPC migration to cloud
+description: Learn how to plan and execute a lift-and-shift migration of HPC workloads from on-premises to cloud, including personas, architecture components, and best practices.
 author: tomvcassidy
 ms.author: tomcassidy
-ms.date: 04/10/2025
+ms.date: 02/12/2026
 ms.topic: how-to
 ms.service: azure-virtual-machines
 ms.subservice: hpc
+ms.collections:
+  - hpc-migration-content
+  - migration
+  - onprem-to-azure
 # Customer intent: "As an HPC administrator, I want to understand the lift and shift process for migrating on-premises infrastructure to the cloud, so that I can efficiently transition workloads while maintaining system performance and management."
 ---
 
-# End-to-end lift and shift architecture overview
+# Plan your on-premises HPC migration to cloud
 
 "Lift and shift" in the context of High-Performance Computing (HPC) mostly refers to the process of migrating an on-premises environment and workload to the cloud. Ideally, modifications are kept to a minimum (for example, applications, job schedulers, and their configurations should remain mostly the same). Adjustments on storage and hardware are natural to happen because resources are different from on-premises to cloud platforms. With the lift and shift approach, organizations can start benefiting from the cloud more quickly.
 

articles/high-performance-computing/lift-and-shift-production-level-overview.md

@@ -3,10 +3,14 @@ title: "Production level environment migration overview"
 description: Learn what a high performance computing production-level environment migration entails.
 author: tomvcassidy
 ms.author: tomcassidy
-ms.date: 04/10/2025
+ms.date: 02/19/2026
 ms.topic: how-to
 ms.service: azure-virtual-machines
 ms.subservice: hpc
+ms.collections:
+  - hpc-migration-content
+  - migration
+  - onprem-to-azure
 # Customer intent: "As an IT administrator, I want to migrate my high-performance computing environment to the cloud, so that I can enhance performance, scalability, and efficiency while managing component dependencies effectively during the deployment process."
 ---
 

articles/high-performance-computing/lift-and-shift-proof-of-concept.md

@@ -1,16 +1,20 @@
 ---
-title: "Proof-of-concept migration overview"
-description: Learn what a high performance computing proof-of-concept migration entails.
+title: Build a proof-of-concept HPC cluster on Azure
+description: Deploy a proof-of-concept HPC cluster on Azure using CycleCloud and Slurm to validate your migration before moving to production.
 author: tomvcassidy
 ms.author: tomcassidy
-ms.date: 04/10/2025
+ms.date: 02/19/2026
 ms.topic: how-to
 ms.service: azure-virtual-machines
 ms.subservice: hpc
+ms.collections:
+  - hpc-migration-content
+  - migration
+  - onprem-to-azure
 # Customer intent: As an IT manager, I want to understand the steps for conducting a proof-of-concept migration of my HPC infrastructure to the cloud, so that I can evaluate its benefits and performance before transitioning to a full production environment.
 ---
 
-# Proof-of-concept migration overview
+# Build a proof-of-concept HPC cluster on Azure
 
 When you move an HPC infrastructure from the on-premises environment to the cloud, there are various aspects to be taken into account. This document provides guidance on how to create such HPC environment in the cloud. We recommend
 a two-phase approach. First, a proof-of-concept, and then a production-level environment. Once the production environment is up and running, only certain components should be modified over time, including changes on VM types and storage capabilities to best meet the varying requirements of users, projects, and business.

articles/high-performance-computing/lift-and-shift-step-1-networking.md

@@ -1,16 +1,20 @@
 ---
-title: "Network access configuration"
-description: Learn how to configure network access during a migration of high performance computing architecture.
+title: Configure networking and security for Azure HPC clusters
+description: Set up virtual networks, subnets, NSGs, Azure Bastion, and VPN Gateway for secure HPC cluster access on Azure.
 author: tomvcassidy
 ms.author: tomcassidy
-ms.date: 04/10/2025
+ms.date: 02/19/2026
 ms.topic: how-to
 ms.service: azure-virtual-machines
 ms.subservice: hpc
+ms.collections:
+  - hpc-migration-content
+  - migration
+  - onprem-to-azure
 # Customer intent: As an IT administrator managing high performance computing resources, I want to configure network access during migration so that I can ensure secure and efficient communication between computational resources while maintaining proper security protocols.
 ---
 
-# Network access configuration
+# Configure networking and security for Azure HPC clusters
 
 A key aspect of your high performance computing migration is the configuration of network access. Proper network access configuration ensures secure, efficient, and uninterrupted communication between computational resources. This part of the guide covers the needs, tools, services, and best practices associated with your network access configuration.
 

articles/high-performance-computing/lift-and-shift-step-1-overview.md

@@ -1,16 +1,20 @@
 ---
-title: "Basic infrastructure migration overview"
+title: Production HPC environment on Azure - deployment overview
 description: Get a high level idea of the steps involved when migrating basic infrastructure components during a migration of high performance computing architecture.
 author: tomvcassidy
 ms.author: tomcassidy
-ms.date: 04/10/2025
+ms.date: 02/19/2026
 ms.topic: how-to
 ms.service: azure-virtual-machines
 ms.subservice: hpc
+ms.collections:
+  - hpc-migration-content
+  - migration
+  - onprem-to-azure
 # Customer intent: "As an HPC architect, I want to understand the foundational components required for cloud migration, so that I can successfully establish a landing zone and manage resources effectively for high-performance computing workloads."
 ---
 
-# Basic infrastructure migration overview
+# Production HPC environment on Azure - deployment overview
 
 The critical foundational components required to establish a landing zone in the cloud for an HPC environment are outlined here. The focus is on setting up resource groups, networking, and basic storage, which serve as the backbone of a successful HPC lift-and-shift deployment.
 

articles/high-performance-computing/lift-and-shift-step-1-resource-group.md

@@ -1,16 +1,20 @@
 ---
-title: "Resource group configuration"
-description: Learn how to configure resource groups during a migration of high performance computing architecture.
+title: Configure resource groups for Azure HPC environments
+description: Set up and organize Azure resource groups for effective management, access control, and cost tracking in HPC deployments.
 author: tomvcassidy
 ms.author: tomcassidy
-ms.date: 04/10/2025
+ms.date: 02/19/2026
 ms.topic: how-to
 ms.service: azure-virtual-machines
 ms.subservice: hpc
+ms.collections:
+  - hpc-migration-content
+  - migration
+  - onprem-to-azure
 # Customer intent: As a cloud architect, I want to configure resource groups effectively during HPC migrations, so that I can optimize resource management, control access, and improve cost tracking for various workloads.
 ---
 
-# Resource group configuration
+# Configure resource groups for Azure HPC environments
 
 A key aspect of this process is the configuration of resource groups. Resource groups in Azure serve as containers that hold related resources for an Azure solution. In an HPC environment, organizing resources into appropriate resource groups is essential for effective management, access control, and cost tracking. This part of the guide covers the needs and best practices associated with your resource groups.
 

articles/high-performance-computing/lift-and-shift-step-1-storage.md

@@ -1,16 +1,20 @@
 ---
-title: "Storage options"
-description: Learn what basic storage infrastructure options to consider during a migration of high performance computing architecture.
+title: Set up foundational storage accounts for HPC on Azure
+description: Create and configure basic Azure Storage accounts for logs, backups, and general data management in HPC environments.
 author: tomvcassidy
 ms.author: tomcassidy
-ms.date: 04/10/2025
+ms.date: 02/19/2026
 ms.topic: how-to
 ms.service: azure-virtual-machines
 ms.subservice: hpc
+ms.collections:
+  - hpc-migration-content
+  - migration
+  - onprem-to-azure
 # Customer intent: As a cloud architect, I want to establish a basic storage infrastructure for high-performance computing migration, so that I can ensure effective data management, security, and resource accessibility during the deployment process.
 ---
 
-# Storage options
+# Set up foundational storage accounts for HPC on Azure
 
 In any Azure subscription, setting up basic storage is essential for managing data, applications, and resources effectively. While more advanced and HPC-specific storage configurations are addressed separately, a solid foundation of basic storage is crucial for general resource management and initial deployment needs. This part of the guide covers the needs, tools, services, and best practices associated with your basic storage infrastructure.
 

articles/high-performance-computing/lift-and-shift-step-2-accounting.md

@@ -1,16 +1,20 @@
 ---
-title: "Accounting configuration"
-description: Learn how to configure accounting during a migration of high performance computing architecture.
+title: Configure cost accounting and budget tracking for Azure HPC
+description: Set up cost management and accounting to track HPC resource usage, project costs, and budget forecasting on Azure.
 author: tomvcassidy
 ms.author: tomcassidy
-ms.date: 04/10/2025
+ms.date: 02/19/2026
 ms.topic: how-to
 ms.service: azure-virtual-machines
 ms.subservice: hpc
+ms.collections:
+  - hpc-migration-content
+  - migration
+  - onprem-to-azure
 # Customer intent: "As an HPC administrator, I want to configure accounting systems during migration, so that I can ensure efficient resource utilization, optimize costs, and maintain compliance with organizational policies."
 ---
 
-# Accounting configuration
+# Configure cost accounting and budget tracking for Azure HPC
 
 A key aspect of your high performance computing migration is the configuration of accounting systems. Your accounting components ensure efficient resource utilization, cost management, and compliance. This part of the guide covers the needs, tools, services, and best practices associated with your accounting systems.
 

articles/high-performance-computing/lift-and-shift-step-2-identity.md

@@ -1,16 +1,20 @@
 ---
-title: "Identity management configuration"
-description: Learn how to configure identity management during a migration of high performance computing architecture.
+title: Configure identity management for Azure HPC clusters
+description: Set up user authentication and identity management for HPC environments using Azure Active Directory and on-premises directory services.
 author: tomvcassidy
 ms.author: tomcassidy
-ms.date: 04/10/2025
+ms.date: 02/19/2026
 ms.topic: how-to
 ms.service: azure-virtual-machines
 ms.subservice: hpc
+ms.collections:
+  - hpc-migration-content
+  - migration
+  - onprem-to-azure
 # Customer intent: As an IT administrator overseeing high performance computing migration, I want to configure identity management systems, so that I can ensure secure access to resources and comply with organizational policies during the migration process.
 ---
 
-# Identity management configuration
+# Configure identity management for Azure HPC clusters
 
 A key aspect of your high performance computing migration is identity management configuration. Your identity management system ensures secure access to resources, seamless integration, and compliance with organizational policies. It should allow the creation and deletion of users and groups, allow updating and resetting of passwords, and support single sign-on. This part of the guide covers the needs, tools, services, and best practices associated with identity management.