To prevent certain applications from being upgraded on the NVIDIA DGX Station, you can use the Ubuntu package manager, as the DGX Station typically runs on Ubuntu. Here's a step-by-step guide:
1. Identify the Package Name: First, you need to identify the exact package name of the application you want to prevent from upgrading. You can find this by using the `apt-cache` command. For example, if you want to prevent the upgrade of a package named `example-package`, you would use:
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apt-cache search example-package
2. Hold the Package: Once you have the package name, you can instruct the package manager to hold it at its current version. This prevents it from being upgraded. Use the following command:
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sudo apt-mark hold example-package
Replace `example-package` with the actual name of your package.
3. Verify the Package Status: To ensure that the package is held and will not be upgraded, you can check its status using:
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apt-mark showhold
This command lists all packages that are currently held.
4. Unhold the Package (Optional): If you later decide to allow the package to be upgraded, you can unhold it using:
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sudo apt-mark unhold example-package
5. Update the Package List: After making changes, it's a good practice to update your package list to ensure everything is up-to-date:
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sudo apt update
6. Upgrade Other Packages: Now, you can safely upgrade other packages without affecting the held package:
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sudo apt upgrade
By following these steps, you can prevent specific applications from being upgraded on your NVIDIA DGX Station while still keeping other software up-to-date[1][10].
Citations:
[1] https://docs.nvidia.com/dgx/dgx-os-5-user-guide/upgrading.html
[2] https://docs.nvidia.com/dgx/dgx-station-user-guide/index.html
[3] https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5449/~/security-bulletin:-nvidia-dgx-2,-dgx-station-a100,-and-dgx-a100---march-2023
[4] https://docs.nvidia.com/dgx/dgx-os-7-user-guide/upgrading-the-os.html
[5] https://docs.nvidia.com/dgx/pdf/DGX-Station-User-Guide.pdf
[6] https://www.robusthpc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nvidia-dgx-station-a100-system-architecture-white-paper_published.pdf
[7] https://www.pcmag.com/news/what-is-nvidias-dgx-station-a-new-specialized-desktop-line-for-ai-work
[8] https://www.serversimply.com/blog/how-to-connect-to-nvidia-dgx-cloud-advantages-configurations-and-setup-guide
[9] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_qDhW6_i-0
[10] http://cdn.cnetcontent.com/2f/ed/2fed407b-03de-4bda-86b4-64cb9ec20a50.pdf
[11] https://www.compecta.com/dgxstation.html