# PART I - INSTALLATION

Part I includes the following topics describing how to secure the Linux computers hosting your Cardano stake pool, as well as how to install Cardano Node software and dependent software packages:

* [Prerequisites](https://alfapool.gitbook.io/test/guide-how-to-set-up-a-cardano-stake-pool/part-i-installation/prerequisites)
* [Hardening an Ubuntu Server](https://alfapool.gitbook.io/test/guide-how-to-set-up-a-cardano-stake-pool/part-i-installation/hardening-an-ubuntu-server)
* [Setting Up chrony](https://alfapool.gitbook.io/test/guide-how-to-set-up-a-cardano-stake-pool/part-i-installation/setting-up-chrony)
* [Installing the Glasgow Haskell Compiler and Cabal](https://github.com/alfacardanopool/guide/blob/alfapool/guide-how-to-set-up-a-cardano-stake-pool/part-i-installation/installing-ghc-and-cabal.md)
* [Compiling Cardano Node](https://alfapool.gitbook.io/test/guide-how-to-set-up-a-cardano-stake-pool/part-i-installation/compiling-cardano-node)
