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Welcome to our collection of napkin challenges. Each napkin represents a unique problem-solution pair, drawn in the classic "back-of-the-napkin" style. These visual representations help break down complex problems into simple, understandable solutions.

The Model Reproducibility Riddle
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The Model Reproducibility Riddle (Back)
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MODEL VERSIONINGEXPERIMENT TRACKING

The Model Reproducibility Riddle

Model reproducibility isn’t just about code—it’s about aligning model versions, data snapshots, and experiment tracking. Without proper versioning, recreating past results becomes guesswork. Use MLflow for tracking, Git for code, and DVC for data snapshots to ensure experiments can be precisely reproduced.

Training Coordination Challenge
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Training Coordination Challenge (Back)
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DISTRIBUTED TRAININGGPU SYNCHRONIZATION

Training Coordination Challenge

Training workloads compete for limited GPU resources, leading to delays and inefficiencies. When nodes fall out of sync, communication bottlenecks slow down distributed training. By using frameworks like Horovod and PyTorch Distributed with job orchestration, GPUs can operate in sync, optimizing resource allocation and ensuring efficient large-scale model training.

Network Choke
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Network Choke (Back)
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DATA BOTTLENECKGPU NETWORKING

Network Choke

AI workloads demand high-speed networking, but many GPU clusters suffer from data bottlenecks due to slow interconnects. When GPUs sit idle waiting for data, efficiency and performance take a hit. The fix? Upgrade to InfiniBand or 10GbE, co-locate pods, and optimize distributed algorithms to reduce overhead.

Inference Lag
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Inference Lag (Back)
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INFERENCE OPTIMIZATIONGPU LOAD BALANCING

Inference Lag

Inference lag happens when real-time AI jobs get stuck waiting for resources. Without proper scheduling and load balancing, GPUs remain underutilized, slowing responses. Optimizing inference pipelines and resource allocation minimizes delays, ensuring fast, efficient model execution.

Inference and Training Workload Clash
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Inference and Training Workload Clash (Back)
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AI WORKLOAD MANAGEMENTGPU SCHEDULING

Inference and Training Workload Clash

When inference and training workloads share GPUs, long-running training jobs can delay real-time inference, impacting performance. Separating GPU pools or prioritizing inference pods prevents latency issues and ensures efficient GPU utilization.

GPUs Data Starvation
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GPUs Data Starvation (Back)
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STORAGE BOTTLENECKSGPU UTILIZATION

GPUs Data Starvation

When GPUs wait longer for data than they do for compute, you have a bottleneck. Slow storage, limited bandwidth, and inefficient data pipelines can lead to GPU underutilization. Optimizing storage I/O and leveraging SSD caching can keep GPUs fed and efficient.

GPU Scheduling Problem
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GPU Scheduling Problem (Back)
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RESOURCE ALLOCATIONGPU SCHEDULING

GPU Scheduling Problem

Inefficient GPU scheduling leads to bottlenecks, poor resource utilization, and job delays. Kubernetes GPU orchestration ensures fair allocation, preventing AI workloads from competing for resources. Enforce quotas, use device plugins, and set strict GPU limits for seamless execution.

GPU Memory Chaos
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GPU Memory Chaos (Back)
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MEMORY FRAGMENTATIONGPU ALLOCATION

GPU Memory Chaos

GPU memory is fragmented, jobs are failing, and your expensive GPUs are sitting underutilized. Without precise memory allocation, workloads collide, leading to inefficiencies and costly delays. Smart GPU partitioning and workload scheduling ensure stable performance and optimal resource usage.

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