Kubernetes for High-Performance GPU Clusters in AI

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To set up a Kubernetes cluster geared toward High-Performance GPU Clusters in AI on Google Cloud, you would typically use Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE). GKE offers the ability to create clusters with node pools that contain nodes with GPUs attached. This is particularly useful for AI workloads that can leverage GPU acceleration.

The core resource to create such a cluster is the `google-native.container/v1.Cluster`. This Kubernetes cluster object allows specification of the various configurations necessary for setting up a Kubernetes cluster on Google Cloud, including node pools with GPU accelerators.

Here's a high-level overview of the steps you'll take in the program:
1. You'll start by defining the resource for a GKE cluster using `google-native.container/v1.Cluster`.
2. Within the cluster definition, you'll specify node pools that include nodes with GPU accelerators. Google offers different types of GPUs, such as the NVIDIA Tesla K80, P100, V100, and T4 GPUs.
3. For high-performance computing, you might enable additional features like stackdriver logging and monitoring for keeping track of the cluster's performance.

Below is the Python Pulumi code that creates a GKE cluster with a node pool configured with NVIDIA Tesla T4 GPUs. This example assumes you have the necessary quota and permissions to create GPU-enabled clusters in your Google Cloud project.

Let's dive into the details with the following program:

```python
import pulumi
import pulumi_google_native as google_native

# Specify the project and location for the GKE cluster
project = 'your-gcp-project'
location = 'us-central1'

# Create a GKE cluster
gke_cluster = google_native.container.v1.Cluster(
    "gpu-cluster",
    project=project,
    location=location,
    # Various cluster configurations
    autoscaling=google_native.container.v1.ClusterAutoscalingArgs(
        enable_node_autoprovisioning=True,
    ),
    # Define complex properties using nested arguments classes
    node_pools=[google_native.container.v1.ClusterNodePoolArgs(
        name="gpu-node-pool",
        # Node pool configurations, such as machine type and disk sizes
        config=google_native.container.v1.NodeConfigArgs(
            machine_type="n1-standard-4",
            disk_size_gb=100,
            # Specification for the attached GPUs
            accelerators=[google_native.container.v1.AcceleratorConfigArgs(
                accelerator_count=1,
                accelerator_type="nvidia-tesla-t4"
            )],
            oauth_scopes=[
                "https://www.googleapis.com/auth/devstorage.read_only",
                "https://www.googleapis.com/auth/logging.write",
                "https://www.googleapis.com/auth/monitoring",
            ],
        ),
        initial_node_count=1,
        management=google_native.container.v1.NodeManagementArgs(
            auto_repair=True,
            auto_upgrade=True
        ),
        autoscaling=google_native.container.v1.NodePoolAutoscalingArgs(
            enabled=True,
            min_node_count=1,
            max_node_count=3
        ),
    )],
    # Enable network policy for added security
    network_policy=google_native.container.v1.NetworkPolicyArgs(
        enabled=True,
        provider="CALICO",
    ),
    # Set up monitoring and logging for your cluster
    monitoring_service="monitoring.googleapis.com/kubernetes",
    logging_service="logging.googleapis.com/kubernetes",
)

# Export the cluster name and URL for administration
pulumi.export('cluster_name', gke_cluster.name)
pulumi.export('endpoint', gke_cluster.endpoint)
```

In the example above, you are creating a GKE cluster with autoscaling enabled. The node pool is configured with `n1-standard-4` machine types and one NVIDIA Tesla T4 GPU per node. This setup provides a baseline for running AI workloads. The logging and monitoring services are also enabled for the GKE cluster to track the performance and status of your nodes and pods.

Keep in mind this program is a starting point. Depending on the specifics of your usage, such as the types of AI applications you plan to deploy, how much CPU or memory you need, or whether you need more specific configurations for networking and security, you will need to adjust the configuration.

Remember to replace `your-gcp-project` with your actual GCP project ID, and choose the appropriate `location` where the resources should be deployed. Additionally, ensure that your GCP account has the necessary IAM permissions and resource quotas to create GKE clusters with attached GPUs.