Scale to 0 LLM Inference: Cost Efficient Open Model Deployment on Serverless GPUs

Overview

Discover the innovative approach to deploying LLM models on serverless GPUs that scale efficiently to zero during inactivity. This session will guide you through the process of running Ollama on these advanced infrastructures, allowing for cost-effective open LLM deployment.

Gain complete control over both models and private data, optimizing performance and expenditure.

Syllabus

• **Introduction to Serverless GPU Computing**
What is serverless computing?
Benefits of serverless infrastructures for AI/ML
Understanding GPU utilization and scaling
• **Overview of Ollama and LLM Deployment**
What is Ollama?
Introduction to Large Language Models (LLMs)
Importance of model and data privacy
• **Setting Up a Serverless Environment**
Selecting a cloud provider
Setting up serverless GPU resources
Configuring security and access permissions
• **Deploying LLMs on Serverless GPUs**
Installing and configuring Ollama
Model selection and preparation
Packaging and deploying an LLM
• **Cost Optimization Strategies**
Scaling to zero: Understanding and leveraging scale-down strategies
Monitoring usage and costs
Implementing usage-based triggers
• **Maintaining Model and Data Privacy**
Ensuring data remains private and secure
Methods for encrypting communications
GDPR and other privacy compliance considerations
• **Performance Optimization**
Techniques for improving inference speed
Balancing cost and performance
Case studies of successful deployment solutions
• **Troubleshooting and Support**
Common issues and solutions
Accessing community and support resources
Future-proofing and maintaining systems
• **Capstone Project**
Deploy a sample LLM using serverless GPUs
Presentation and evaluation of deployment strategy
• **Course Conclusion and Future Directions**
Recap of key concepts
Emerging trends in AI deployment
Opportunities for further learning and exploration

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Subjects

Computer Science