Authenticating during the upgrade process on the NVIDIA DGX Station involves ensuring you have the necessary permissions to execute commands. Here's a detailed guide on how to authenticate and perform upgrades:
Authentication Basics
1. User Permissions: To upgrade the DGX Station, you need to have administrative privileges. This typically involves using the `sudo` command, which allows you to execute commands with superuser privileges.
2. Initial Setup: During the initial setup of the DGX Station, you are prompted to create a user account and set a password. This account is used for logging in and performing administrative tasks, including upgrades.
Upgrading the DGX Station
1. Accessing the Terminal: To start the upgrade process, you need to access the terminal on your DGX Station. This can be done directly from the desktop environment or via SSH if you are accessing the system remotely.
2. Executing Upgrade Commands: Once you have access to the terminal, you can use the following command to initiate the upgrade process:
bash
sudo nvidia-release-upgrade
This command checks for available updates and upgrades the DGX OS to the latest version.
3. Proxy Configuration (if necessary): If your network uses a proxy server, you need to ensure that your environment variables are set correctly. You can do this by adding the `-E` option to the upgrade command:
bash
sudo -E nvidia-release-upgrade
This option preserves your environment variables, including proxy settings, during the upgrade process.
4. Authentication Prompt: When you run the `sudo` command, you will be prompted to enter your password. This is the password associated with the user account you created during the initial setup.
5. Completing the Upgrade: After entering your password, the upgrade process will begin. Follow any on-screen instructions to complete the upgrade. This may involve restarting the system.
Additional Considerations
- Remote Access: If you are upgrading the DGX Station via SSH, ensure that your IP address does not change during the process, especially if you are using DHCP. You might need to reconnect after the upgrade is complete[4].
- Software Updates: Regularly check for software updates to ensure your system remains up-to-date and secure. You can use the graphical Software Updater application or command-line tools for this purpose[3][7].
By following these steps, you should be able to authenticate and successfully upgrade your DGX Station.
Citations:
[1] https://docs.nvidia.com/dgx/dgx-os-5-user-guide/upgrading.html
[2] https://docs.nvidia.com/dgx-zone/guides/user-management.html
[3] https://docs.nvidia.com/dgx/dgx-os-7-user-guide/upgrading-the-os.html
[4] https://docs.nvidia.com/dgx/dgx-os-6-user-guide/upgrading.html
[5] https://docs.nvidia.com/dgx/dgx-station-a100-user-guide/security.html
[6] https://www.vastdata.com/whitepaper.pdf
[7] http://cdn.cnetcontent.com/2f/ed/2fed407b-03de-4bda-86b4-64cb9ec20a50.pdf
[8] https://nanoporetech.com/document/nvidia-dgx-station-a100-installation-and-use