# PART III - OPERATION

Part III includes the following topics discussing how to create your stake pool:

* [Starting the Nodes](https://alfapool.gitbook.io/test/guide-how-to-set-up-a-cardano-stake-pool/part-iii-operation/starting-the-nodes)
* [Accessing Built-in Help](https://github.com/alfacardanopool/guide/blob/alfapool/guide-how-to-set-up-a-cardano-stake-pool/part-iii-operation/accessing-help.md)
* [Generating Keys for the Block-producing Node](https://alfapool.gitbook.io/test/guide-how-to-set-up-a-cardano-stake-pool/part-iii-operation/generating-keys-for-the-block-producing-node)
* [Setting Up Payment and Stake Keys](https://alfapool.gitbook.io/test/guide-how-to-set-up-a-cardano-stake-pool/part-iii-operation/setting-up-payment-and-stake-keys)
* [Registering Your Stake Address](https://alfapool.gitbook.io/test/guide-how-to-set-up-a-cardano-stake-pool/part-iii-operation/registering-your-stake-address)
* [Registering Your Stake Pool](https://alfapool.gitbook.io/test/guide-how-to-set-up-a-cardano-stake-pool/part-iii-operation/registering-your-stake-pool)
* [Verifying Stake Pool Operation](https://alfapool.gitbook.io/test/guide-how-to-set-up-a-cardano-stake-pool/part-iii-operation/verifying-stake-pool-operation)
* [Configuring Network Topology](https://alfapool.gitbook.io/test/guide-how-to-set-up-a-cardano-stake-pool/part-iii-operation/configuring-network-topology)
* [Setting Up Dashboards](https://alfapool.gitbook.io/test/guide-how-to-set-up-a-cardano-stake-pool/part-iii-operation/setting-up-dashboards)
* [Configuring Slot Leader Calculations](https://github.com/alfacardanopool/guide/blob/alfapool/guide-how-to-set-up-a-cardano-stake-pool/part-iii-operation/configuring-slot-leader-calculation.md)
* [Securing Your Stake Pool Using a Hardware Wallet](https://github.com/alfacardanopool/guide/blob/alfapool/guide-how-to-set-up-a-cardano-stake-pool/part-iii-operation/securing-your-stake-pool-using-a-hardware-wallet.md)
