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Model Parallelism: Building and Deploying Large Neural Networks
Very large deep neural networks (DNNs), whether applied to natural language processing (e.g., GPT-3), computer vision (e.g., huge Vision Transformers), or speech AI (e.g., Wave2Vec 2) have certain...
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$500 USD
Duration
1 day
Course Code
NV-MP-DEPLOY-NETW
Available Formats
Classroom
Overview
Very large deep neural networks (DNNs), whether applied to natural language processing (e.g., GPT-3), computer vision (e.g., huge Vision Transformers), or speech AI (e.g., Wave2Vec 2) have certain properties that set them apart from their smaller counterparts. As DNNs become larger and are trained on progressively larger datasets, they can adapt to new tasks with just a handful of training examples, accelerating the route toward general artificial intelligence. Training models that contain tens to hundreds of billions of parameters on vast datasets isn’t trivial and requires a unique combination of AI, high-performance computing (HPC), and systems knowledge. The goal of this course is to demonstrate how to train the largest of neural networks and deploy them to production.
Skills Gained
By participating in this workshop, you’ll learn how to:
- Train neural networks across multiple servers.
- Use techniques such as activation checkpointing, gradient accumulation, and various forms of model parallelism to overcome the challenges associated with large-model memory footprint.
- Capture and understand training performance characteristics to optimize model architecture.
- Deploy very large multi-GPU models to production using NVIDIA Triton™ Inference Server.
Prerequisites
- Good understanding of PyTorch
- Good understanding of deep learning and data parallel training concepts
- Practice with multi-GPU training and natural language processing are useful, but optional
Course Details
Workshop Outline
Introduction
Introduction to Training of Large Models
- Learn about the motivation behind and key challenges of training large models.
- Get an overview of the basic techniques and tools needed for large-scale training.
- Get an introduction to distributed training and the Slurm job scheduler.
- Train a Megatron-LM-based GPT model using data parallelism.
- Profile the training process and understand execution performance.
Model Parallelism: Advanced Topics
- Increase the model size using a range of memory-saving techniques.
- Get an introduction to tensor and pipeline parallelism.
- Go beyond natural language processing and get an introduction to DeepSpeed.
- Auto-tune model performance.
- Learn about mixture-of-experts models.
Inference of Large Models
- Understand the challenges of deployment associated with large models.
- Explore techniques for model reduction.
- Learn how to use NVIDIA® TensorRT™ and Faster Transformer libraries.
- Learn how to use Triton Inference Server.
- Understand the process of deploying GPT checkpoint to production.
- See an example of prompt engineering.
Final Review
Schedule
FAQ
Does the course schedule include a Lunchbreak?
Classes typically include a 1-hour lunch break around midday. However, the exact break times and duration can vary depending on the specific class. Your instructor will provide detailed information at the start of the course.
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Ascendient Learning instructors have an average of 27 years of practical IT experience and have also served as consultants for an average of 15 years. To stay current, instructors spend at least 25 percent of their time learning new, emerging technologies and courses.
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