NVIDIA Base Command Manager

Cluster management software for AI and high-performance computing.

Overview

Comprehensive Cluster Management

NVIDIA Base Command™ Manager offers fast deployment and end-to-end management for heterogeneous AI and high-performance computing (HPC) clusters at the edge, in the data center, and in multi- and hybrid-cloud environments. It automates provisioning and administration of clusters ranging in size from a couple of nodes to hundreds of thousands, supports the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture and other systems, and enables orchestration with Kubernetes.

Build and Manage Clusters

Manage your entire cluster—from AI and analytics applications to traditional HPC, from bare metal to containers, and from the edge to on premises to the public and hybrid clouds.

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Kickstart AI Cluster Management

Access to reliable management tools can make a real difference in day-to-day operations. Base Command Manager is now available for free, with the option to add enterprise support.

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Benefits

Quickly Build and Manager Clusters of Nearly Any Size

Automates the Building and Management of Clusters

High-performance clusters can be quickly built and managed with NVIDIA Base Command Manager, supporting AI and HPC applications that span from core to edge to cloud.

Cross-Platform and Optimized for Accelerated Computing

NVIDIA Base Command Manager is ideal for heterogeneous environments, with full support for NVIDIA GPU-accelerated infrastructure, and Arm and x86-based CPU nodes.

Management Software That Is Proven

With thousands of deployments, including on NVIDIA DGX™ systems, NVIDIA Base Command Manager is an ideal choice for deploying and managing AI and HPC clusters in production environments.

Technology

Base Command Manager 11

NVIDIA Base Command Manager 11 is fully integrated across the NVIDIA ecosystem with support for NVIDIA Blackwell architecture. It features an improved user interface for Base View that gives administrators greater flexibility when performing cluster operations. In addition to the cleaner and easier-to-use design, Base View now offers new installation wizards, monitoring dashboards, and improved scalability. Base Command Manager 11 also enables easier in-place updates for Slurm, introduces new JupyterLab integration, and expands the Cluster on Demand ecosystem.

Base Command Manager offers Base View interface for performing day-to-day operations. It allows administrators to quickly view the utilization and health status of their clusters and perform a number of tasks through a graphical user interface.

Course

NVIDIA Academy: Base Command Manager Administration

Base Command Manager provides comprehensive end-to-end management for heterogeneous and hybrid clusters, making it quick and easy to maximize utilization of data center infrastructure.

Designed for IT professionals, our interactive self-paced course explores the architecture, concepts, and management tools in Base Command Manager and shows you how to install and manage clusters with the platform.

License Options

Find the Best Base Command Manager Solution for You

Automate the building and management of clusters with infrastructure management software that’s proven. With thousands of deployments, including on NVIDIA DGX systems, NVIDIA Base Command Manager is an ideal choice for deploying and managing AI and HPC clusters in production environments.

Free License

Available for up to eight accelerators per system—NVIDIA GPU-accelerated or other—in any cluster size. This free-to-use license is subject to change and doesn't include support. Read the FAQ.

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NVIDIA AI Enterprise

Licensing and support for Base Command Manager is available with NVIDIA AI Enterprise, which also includes a catalog of AI and data science microservices, libraries, and toolkits. Get started with a 90-day eval license.

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NVIDIA Mission Control

With NVIDIA Mission Control, you can run models and automate essential operations. It includes all of the Base Command Manager capabilities and everything else needed to configure, validate, and operate an AI factory.

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Find out how NVIDIA Base Command Manager can enable your organization to deploy and manage clusters reliably from edge to core to cloud from a single administrative console.

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