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Ultra Accelerator Link (UALink) Fundamentals and Applications
The "Ultra Accelerator Link (UALink) Fundamentals and Applications" course introduces the UALink standard and its role in high-speed, low-latency data transfers across multi-GPU systems. Participants learn the architecture, use cases, and performance tuning techniques that enhance AI, HPC, and cloud computing environments. With growing reliance on interconnected systems, understanding the cybersecurity implications of data in transit across UALink is vital. This course emphasizes secure communication protocols and highlights how attackers may target data pathways between GPUs. By the end, you'll be equipped to build efficient, high-speed architectures that are resilient to performance bottlenecks and digital threats.
Provider Information
Tonex, Inc.
6275 W. Plano Parkway, Suite 500
Plano, TX 75093
Course Overview
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Learning Objectives
- Ultra Accelerator Link (UALink) Fundamentals and Applications
- Understand the architecture and principles of the Ultra Accelerator Link (UALink) interconnect.
- Analyze the benefits of UALink for high-bandwidth and low-latency communication in accelerated computing systems.
- Evaluate the applications of UALink in various domains such as AI, HPC, and data analytics.
- Identify the hardware and software components required for UALink implementation.
- Discuss the role of secure and high-speed interconnects like UALink in mitigating data transfer bottlenecks that could indirectly impact cybersecurity by limiting the speed of threat analysis.
Framework Connections
The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):
Competency Areas
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