Analysis Management Server (head node): what you need to know
Prepare for installation of analysis management server(s).
Microsoft HPC stores its information in a set of SQL databases. When installing HPC on the head node, you are presented with a choice of SQL server destination. By default, HPC installs SQL Express. If SQL Server Express Edition is not supported within your organization, you have the option of installing SQL Server Standard or Enterprise edition.
Compute node core/socket and page file modification scripts are executed from the Head node. Please review the installation log files to confirm under C:\Program Files\AIR\Logs.Contact the technical services teams for any assistance.