Before you start
Use an available Ollama-compatible template. Check model license, download size, GPU memory, and free workspace space.
Steps
- Wait for the GPU instance and Ollama service to be ready; inspect container logs.
- Connect using the published application endpoint and rental-specific authentication, or use SSH for local model management.
- Pull a small model that fits the selected GPU. Keep model storage in the template’s persistent workspace.
- Run a short prompt and inspect GPU usage. Larger contexts and concurrent requests need additional memory.
- Save your application configuration and model choice. Use the same persistent rental when resuming work.
Check the result
The model returns an answer and GPU usage confirms acceleration for the workload.
Troubleshooting
A successful download does not mean a model fits in VRAM. Use a smaller or quantized model, reduce context length, and verify the image’s model storage path. The application token is distinct from the console API key.