Prometheus Kubernetes GPU Device Plugin

Introduction

Kubernetes is a popular container orchestration platform used to manage and scale containerized applications. It provides a flexible and scalable solution for deploying applications in a distributed environment. However, managing GPU resources in Kubernetes can be challenging as GPUs require device drivers and specific configurations.

Prometheus is an open-source monitoring and alerting toolkit that is widely used in Kubernetes environments. It can collect metrics from various sources and provide insights into the performance and health of the applications. In this article, we will explore the Prometheus Kubernetes GPU Device Plugin, which allows Prometheus to monitor GPU resources in a Kubernetes cluster.

Prometheus Kubernetes GPU Device Plugin

The Prometheus Kubernetes GPU Device Plugin is a custom plugin that enables Prometheus to scrape GPU metrics from Kubernetes nodes. It provides an interface between Prometheus and the GPU device drivers installed on each node. The plugin exposes GPU-related metrics, such as GPU utilization, memory usage, and temperature, which can be collected and visualized using Prometheus.

To integrate the Prometheus Kubernetes GPU Device Plugin into your Kubernetes cluster, follow these steps:

Step 1: Install NVIDIA GPU Device Plugin

The Prometheus Kubernetes GPU Device Plugin relies on the NVIDIA GPU Device Plugin, which is responsible for managing GPU resources in a Kubernetes cluster. Install the NVIDIA GPU Device Plugin by running the following command:

kubectl create -f 

Step 2: Deploy Prometheus

Next, deploy Prometheus in your Kubernetes cluster. You can use the official Prometheus Helm chart or deploy it manually. Ensure that Prometheus is correctly configured to scrape metrics from the Kubernetes nodes. Here is an example Prometheus configuration file:

scrape_configs:
  - job_name: 'kubernetes-nodes'
    kubernetes_sd_configs:
      - role: node
    relabel_configs:
      - source_labels: [__meta_kubernetes_node_name]
        regex: (.+)
        target_label: node_name
        replacement: ${1}
      - source_labels: [__address__]
        regex: ([^:]+)(?::\d+)?;(\d+)
        target_label: __address__
        replacement: $1:9100
        action: replace

Step 3: Deploy Prometheus GPU Device Plugin

Now, deploy the Prometheus GPU Device Plugin in your Kubernetes cluster. You can use the provided deployment file or customize it to fit your needs. Here is an example deployment file:

apiVersion: apps/v1
kind: Deployment
metadata:
  name: prometheus-gpu-device-plugin
spec:
  replicas: 1
  selector:
    matchLabels:
      app: prometheus-gpu-device-plugin
  template:
    metadata:
      labels:
        app: prometheus-gpu-device-plugin
    spec:
      containers:
        - name: prometheus-gpu-device-plugin
          image: your-registry/prometheus-gpu-device-plugin:v1.0
          securityContext:
            privileged: true
          env:
            - name: NVIDIA_VISIBLE_DEVICES
              value: all
          volumeMounts:
            - mountPath: /var/lib/kubelet/device-plugins
              name: device-plugins
      volumes:
        - name: device-plugins
          hostPath:
            path: /var/lib/kubelet/device-plugins

Step 4: Verify GPU Metrics

After deploying the Prometheus GPU Device Plugin, you can verify if the metrics are being scraped correctly. Access the Prometheus UI and query the GPU-related metrics. Here is an example PromQL query to get the GPU utilization:

nvidia_gpu_utilization{job="kubernetes-nodes"}

Conclusion

The Prometheus Kubernetes GPU Device Plugin allows you to monitor GPU resources in your Kubernetes cluster using Prometheus. By integrating with the NVIDIA GPU Device Plugin, it provides valuable insights into GPU utilization, memory usage, and temperature. With this information, you can optimize resource allocation, troubleshoot performance issues, and ensure the smooth operation of GPU-accelerated applications.