When does class start/end?
Classes begin promptly at 9:00 am, and typically end at 5:00 pm.
Deep Learning, basic Docker fundamentals using images from NVIDIA GPU cloud, working with various frameworks, and networks to train, test and validate results.
Skills Gained
Students will be able to describe the hardware and software components necessary to use a DGX. Students will also be able to demonstrate knowledge of how to use docker and explain some of the important images in the NVIDIA GPU Cloud (NGC), which contains docker images customized by NVIDIA for use with their powerful GPUs. Students will experiment with some of the more popular frameworks hosted on NGC to train, test and validate results. Student will appraise the need for persistent storage for the current neural network operation based on the value of the data and the neural network’s need for access to that data. Finally students will be introduced to the various NVIDIA diagnostic tools and demonstrate how to locate documentation on all elements of the DGX system’s hardware, software, images and frameworks.
- Hardware Overview
- Software Overview
- User Management
- Containerization with Docker
- Using NGC
- DIGITS Example
- Data Storage
- Diagnostics
- Getting Help
Who Can Benefit
- Individuals or organizations who have been using deep learning/machine learning and have newly acquired a DGX
- Individuals or organizations who are new to deep learning/machine learning and have or are planning on getting a DGX
- Individuals or organizations who have been using a DGX in the cloud but don't know Docker or other best practices
Course Details
Outline
Lesson 1 – Hardware Overview
- Computing 101
- CPU vs. GPU
- Inside the DGX
Lesson 2 – Software Overview
- Operating System – Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
- NVIDIA CUDA Toolkit and Drivers
- Docker and nvidia-docker
- NVIDIA Deep Learning GPU Training System – DIGITS
- Deep Learning Frameworks – Caffe, CNTK, Torch, TensorFlow, etc.
- OpenCL
- OpenGL
- NCCL
Lesson 3 - User Management
- Local users and groups – OS Platform
- NGC users and teams – Nvidia Operations
Lab 1
- Create user account for NGC and explore the container registry
Lesson 4 – Containerization with Docker
- Docker
- NVIDIA-Docker - What is it and Why use Containers
- CUDA Toolkit
Lab 2
- Pulling a container image
- Running that image using a variety of flags
- List running or stopped containers, and access a running container via its terminal
Lab 3
- Use Docker to create a virtual network
- Pull a container image from docker hub
- Run the container using different flags to influence how the container runs
- Test the functionality of these different elements
Lab 4
- Create a sample application with a clear breakdown of the process of allocating resources to each container
Lesson 5 - Using NGC
- NGC Best Practices
Lab 5
- Use NVIDIA-Docker to pull a deep-learning oriented image from an NGC Container Registry for DGX
- Run this image as a container
- Use this container to train a basic test model
- Make adjustments to the training process
Lesson 6 – Using Digits
- NVCaffe, Torch, TensorFlow
- The NVIDIA Deep Learning GPU Training System (DIGITS)
- TensorFlow for DIGITS MNIST Example
Lab 6
- Use DIGITS and the NVCaffe, Torch, and TensorFlow frameworks to train models based on the MNIST datasets
- Use DIGITS and the NVCaffe, Torch, and TensorFlow frameworks to test models based on the MNIST datasets
Lesson 7 - Data Storage
- Image Storage
- Dataset Storage
- Container Data
- Data Archiving
Lesson 8 - Diagnostics and Performance Tools
- Hardware and software monitoring
- Troubleshooting tools
Lesson 9 - Getting Help
- Elements of the DGX system’s hardware, software, images and frameworks
- NVIDIA Enterprise Support Portal
- DGX Systems Documentation
Does the course schedule include a Lunchbreak?
Lunch is normally an hour long and begins at noon. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate and juice are available all day in the kitchen. Fruit, muffins and bagels are served each morning. There are numerous restaurants near each of our centers, and some popular ones are indicated on the Area Map in the Student Welcome Handbooks - these can be picked up in the lobby or requested from one of our ExitCertified staff.
How can someone reach me during class?
If someone should need to contact you while you are in class, please have them call the center telephone number and leave a message with the receptionist.
What languages are used to deliver training?
Most courses are conducted in English, unless otherwise specified. Some courses will have the word "FRENCH" marked in red beside the scheduled date(s) indicating the language of instruction.
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How do I find an ExitCertified training location?
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Which delivery formats are available?
At ExitCertified we offer training that is Instructor-Led, Online, Virtual and Self-Paced.
Does ExitCertified deliver group training?
Yes, we provide training for groups, individuals and private on sites. View our group training page for more information.
Does ExitCertified deliver group training?
Yes, we provide training for groups, individuals, and private on sites. View our group training page for more information.
The class was very interactive and allowed me to work scenarios hands on. The instructor realized that hands on exercises are what is needed to gain an understanding of the program.
Instructions were clear, lab exercises were pertinent and self-explanatory, topic was thoroughly covered in the presented course material.
Instructor was quite patient and answered all the questions posed in the session.
Very good except that often the labs did too much for you without explaining
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