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Description
The AWS Nitro System serves as the backbone for the newest generation of Amazon EC2 instances, enabling quicker innovation, cost reductions for users, and improved security along with the introduction of new instance types. By rethinking virtualization infrastructure, AWS has transferred essential functions like CPU, storage, and networking virtualization to specialized hardware and software, thus freeing up nearly all server resources for use by instances. This innovative architecture includes several essential components: Nitro Cards, which accelerate and offload I/O tasks for services such as VPC, EBS, and instance storage; the Nitro Security Chip, which minimizes the attack surface and restricts administrative access to prevent human error and tampering; and the Nitro Hypervisor, a streamlined hypervisor that efficiently manages memory and CPU allocation, providing performance that closely resembles that of bare metal systems. Furthermore, the modular nature of the Nitro System facilitates the swift introduction of new EC2 instance types, enhancing the overall agility of AWS services. Overall, this comprehensive approach positions AWS to continue leading in cloud innovation and resource optimization.
Description
NVIDIA's virtual GPU (vGPU) software delivers high-performance GPU capabilities essential for various tasks, including graphics-intensive virtual workstations and advanced data science applications, allowing IT teams to harness the advantages of virtualization alongside the robust performance provided by NVIDIA GPUs for contemporary workloads. This software is installed on a physical GPU within a cloud or enterprise data center server, effectively creating virtual GPUs that can be distributed across numerous virtual machines, permitting access from any device at any location. The performance achieved is remarkably similar to that of a bare metal setup, ensuring a seamless user experience. Additionally, it utilizes standard data center management tools, facilitating processes like live migration, and enables the provisioning of GPU resources through fractional or multi-GPU virtual machine instances. This flexibility is particularly beneficial for adapting to evolving business needs and supporting remote teams, thus enhancing overall productivity and operational efficiency.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
AWS Elastic Fabric Adapter (EFA)
Yes
AWS HPC
Yes
AWS Nitro Enclaves
Yes
Amazon EC2
Yes
Amazon EC2 Inf1 Instances
Yes
Amazon EC2 P4 Instances
Yes
Amazon EC2 P5 Instances
Yes
Amazon EC2 Trn1 Instances
Yes
Amazon EC2 Trn2 Instances
Yes
Amazon EC2 UltraClusters
Yes
Integrations
AWS Elastic Fabric Adapter (EFA)
No
AWS HPC
No
AWS Nitro Enclaves
No
Amazon EC2
No
Amazon EC2 Inf1 Instances
No
Amazon EC2 P4 Instances
No
Amazon EC2 P5 Instances
No
Amazon EC2 Trn1 Instances
No
Amazon EC2 Trn2 Instances
No
Amazon EC2 UltraClusters
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
Yes
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
Yes
Vendor Details
Company Name
Amazon
Founded
1994
Country
United States
Website
aws.amazon.com/ec2/nitro/
Vendor Details
Company Name
NVIDIA
Founded
1993
Country
United States
Website
www.nvidia.com/en-us/data-center/virtual-solutions/
Product Features
Product Features
Server Virtualization
Audit Management
No
Health Monitoring
No
Live Machine Migration
No
Multi-OS Virtual Machines
No
Patching / Backup
No
Performance Log
No
Performance Optimization
No
Rapid Provisioning
No
Security Management
No
Type 1 / Type 2 Hypervisor
No