What Is CUDA Deep Learning?

CUDA, developed by NVIDIA, is a parallel computing platform and programming model for GPU. With CUDA, developers can dramatically speed up computing applications by harnessing the power of GPUs. The CUDA Toolkit includes libraries, a compiler, development tools, and the CUDA runtime needed for GPU-accelerated development.
CUDA Deep Learning image extends the CUDA images by adding networking support and additional libraries to accelerate deep learning workloads like cuDNN, cuTensor, NCCL, and HPC-x. These images are provided for use as a base layer upon which to build your own GPU-accelerated application container image.

What Is CUDA Deep Learning Production Branch May 2025?

The CUDA Deep Learning Production Branch, exclusively available with NVIDIA AI Enterprise, is a 9-month supported, API-stable branch that includes monthly fixes for high and critical software vulnerabilities. This branch provides a stable and secure environment for building your mission-critical AI applications. The CUDA Deep Learning Production Branch releases every six months with a three-month overlap in between two releases.

Getting started with CUDA Deep Learning Production Branch

Before you start, ensure that your environment is set up by following one of the deployment guides available in the NVIDIA AI Enterprise Documentation.
For an overview of the features included in the CUDA Deep Learning Production Branch May 2025, please refer to the Release Notes for CUDA Deep Learning 25.03.
Additionally, if you're looking for information on Docker containers and guidance on running a container, review the Containers For Deep Learning Frameworks User Guide.

Compatible Infrastructure Software Versions

For the optimized performance, it is highly recommended to deploy the supported NVIDIA AI Enterprise Infrastructure software in conjunction with your AI software.
Production Branch - May 2025 (25h1) is compatible with NVIDIA AI Enterprise Infrastructure 6.

Security Vulnerabilities in Open Source Packages

Please review the Security Scanning tab to view the latest security scan results.
For certain open-source vulnerabilities listed in the scan results, NVIDIA provides a response in the form of a Vulnerability Exploitability eXchange (VEX) document. The VEX information can be reviewed and downloaded from the Security Scanning tab.

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