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# How to set up GPUs

## To set up the GPU for Virtu Network, you need to provide the following:

1. VM ID (Virtual Machine ID):

Purpose: This is a unique identifier for the virtual machine instance.

### How to Get

## <mark style="color:purple;">Guidelines for Naming VM IDs:</mark>

1. Uniqueness:

The name must be unique within the scope of your account or the platform's VM registry.

2. Allowed Characters:

Use alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9).

3. Length Limit:

Ensure the name fits within the character limit specified by the platform (e.g., 1–64 characters is common).

4. Descriptive Names:

Choose a meaningful name to make it easier to manage multiple VMs, for example:

gpu-training-node1 image-rendering-vm projectA-VM1

This will be a new setup and the interface you're using allows custom names, feel free to name it as you like! Just ensure it meets the above conditions.

2. SSH Keys:

Purpose: Securely authenticate and access the virtual machine. These keys ensure a secure connection for managing the rented GPU.

### <mark style="color:purple;">How to Get</mark>

If you already have SSH keys, locate them on your local machine (e.g., \~/.ssh/id\_rsa.pub for Linux/Mac or a similar directory on Windows).

### <mark style="color:purple;">If you don't have SSH keys</mark>:

1. Generate a new SSH key pair using the command:

ssh-keygen -t rsa -b 4096 -C "<your_email@example.com>"

2. This generates a public key (id\_rsa.pub) and a private key (id\_rsa). Use the public key here.

Extra Info:

GPU Compatibility: Ensure the GPU you are renting is compatible with the workload you plan to run.


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