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description: Learn how to set up a lab with graphics processing unit (GPU) virtual machines when using lab accounts.
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author: nicolela
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ms.topic: how-to
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ms.date: 06/26/2020
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ms.date: 11/13/2024
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ms.service: azure-lab-services
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In this process, you have the option of selecting either **Visualization** or **Compute** GPUs. It's important to choose the type of GPU that's based on the software that your students will use.
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As described in the following table, the *compute* GPU size is intended for compute-intensive applications. For example, the [Deep Learning in Natural Language Processing class type](./class-type-deep-learning-natural-language-processing.md) uses the **Small GPU (Compute)** size. The compute GPU is suitable for this type of class, because students use deep learning frameworks and tools that are provided by the [Data Science Virtual Machine image](https://azuremarketplace.microsoft.com/en-us/marketplace/apps?search=Data%20science%20Virtual%20machine&page=1&filters=microsoft%3Blinux) to train deep learning models with large sets of data.
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The *compute* GPU size is intended for compute-intensive applications.
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| Size | vCPUs | RAM | Description |
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| Small GPU (Compute) | 6 vCPUs | 56 GB RAM | [Standard_NC6](/azure/virtual-machines/nc-series). This size is best suited for compute-intensive applications such as artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning. |
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| Size | vCPUs | Memory (GB) | Series | Suggested use | GPU/Accelerator | Accelerator Memory (GB) |
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| Small GPU (Compute) | 8 | 56 | [NC8asT4_v3](/azure/virtual-machines/sizes/gpu-accelerated/ncast4v3-series) | Computer-intensive applications like AI and deep learning | NVIDIA Tesla T4 | 16 |
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| | 6 | 112 | [NC6s_v3](/azure/virtual-machines/ncv3-series) | Computer-intensive applications like AI and deep learning | NVIDIA Tesla V100 | 16 |
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The *visualization* GPU sizes are intended for graphics-intensive applications. For example, the [SOLIDWORKS engineering class type](./class-type-solidworks.md) shows using the **Small GPU (Visualization)** size. The visualization GPU is suitable for this type of class, because students interact with the SOLIDWORKS 3D computer-aided design (CAD) environment for modeling and visualizing solid objects.
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The *visualization* GPU sizes are intended for graphics-intensive applications.
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| Size | vCPUs | RAM | Description |
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| Small GPU (Visualization) | 6 vCPUs | 56 GB RAM | [Standard_NV6](/azure/virtual-machines/nv-series). This size is best suited for remote visualization, streaming, gaming, and encoding that use frameworks such as OpenGL and DirectX. |
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| Medium GPU (Visualization) | 12 vCPUs | 112 GB RAM | [Standard_NV12](/azure/virtual-machines/nv-series?bc=%2fazure%2fvirtual-machines%2flinux%2fbreadcrumb%2ftoc.json&toc=%2fazure%2fvirtual-machines%2flinux%2ftoc.json). This size is best suited for remote visualization, streaming, gaming, and encoding that use frameworks such as OpenGL and DirectX. |
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| Size | vCPUs | Memory (GB) | Series | Suggested use | GPU/Accelerator | Accelerator Memory (GB) |
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| Small GPU (Visualization) | 12 | 110 | [NV12ads_A10_v5](/azure/virtual-machines/sizes/gpu-accelerated/nvadsa10v5-series) | Remote visualization,and streaming | NVIDIA A10 (1/3) | 8 |
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| Medium GPU (Visualization) | 18 | 220 | [NV18ads_A10_v5](/azure/virtual-machines/sizes/gpu-accelerated/nvadsa10v5-series) | Remote visualization and streaming | NVIDIA A10 (1/2) | 12 |
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| | 12 | 112 | [NV12_v3](/azure/virtual-machines/nvv3-series) | Remote visualization and streaming | NVIDIA Tesla M60 | 8 |
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> [!NOTE]
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> You may not see some of these VM sizes in the list when creating a lab. The list is populated based on the current capacity of the lab's location. For availability of VMs, see [Products available by region](https://azure.microsoft.com/regions/services/?products=virtual-machines).
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![Screenshot of the "New lab" showing the "Install GPU drivers" option](./media/how-to-setup-gpu-1/lab-gpu-drivers.png)
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As shown in the preceding image, this option is enabled by default, which ensures that recently released drivers are installed for the type of GPU and image that you selected:
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The GPU driver option is enabled by default, which will install recently released drivers for the type of GPU and image that you selected.
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- When you select a *compute* GPU size, your lab VMs are powered by the [NVIDIA Tesla K80](https://www.nvidia.com/content/dam/en-zz/Solutions/Data-Center/tesla-product-literature/Tesla-K80-BoardSpec-07317-001-v05.pdf) GPU. In this case, recent [Compute Unified Device Architecture (CUDA)](http://developer.download.nvidia.com/compute/cuda/2_0/docs/CudaReferenceManual_2.0.pdf) drivers are installed, which enables high-performance computing.
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- When you select a *visualization* GPU size, your lab VMs are powered by the [NVIDIA Tesla M60](https://images.nvidia.com/content/tesla/pdf/188417-Tesla-M60-DS-A4-fnl-Web.pdf) GPU and [GRID technology](https://www.nvidia.com/content/dam/en-zz/Solutions/design-visualization/solutions/resources/documents1/NVIDIA_GRID_vPC_Solution_Overview.pdf). In this case, recent GRID drivers are installed, which enables the use of graphics-intensive applications.
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> The NVIDIA Control Panel settings can be accessed only for *visualization* GPUs. If you attempt to open the NVIDIA Control Panel for a compute GPU, you'll get the following error: "NVIDIA Display settings are not available. You are not currently using a display attached to an NVIDIA GPU." Similarly, the GPU performance information in Task Manager is provided only for visualization GPUs.
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Depending on your scenario, you may also need to do additional validation to ensure the GPU is properly configured. Read the class type about [Python and Jupyter Notebooks](class-type-jupyter-notebook.md#template-machine-configuration) that explains an example where specific versions of drivers are needed.
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Depending on your scenario, you may also need to do additional validation to ensure the GPU is properly configured.
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- [Create and manage labs](how-to-manage-labs.md)
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- [SOLIDWORKS computer-aided design (CAD) class type](class-type-solidworks.md)
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- [MATLAB (matrix laboratory) class type](class-type-matlab.md)
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- [Create and manage labs](how-to-manage-labs.md)

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