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Description
The Elastic Fabric Adapter (EFA) serves as a specialized network interface for Amazon EC2 instances, allowing users to efficiently run applications that demand high inter-node communication at scale within the AWS environment. By utilizing a custom-designed operating system (OS) that circumvents traditional hardware interfaces, EFA significantly boosts the performance of communications between instances, which is essential for effectively scaling such applications. This technology facilitates the scaling of High-Performance Computing (HPC) applications that utilize the Message Passing Interface (MPI) and Machine Learning (ML) applications that rely on the NVIDIA Collective Communications Library (NCCL) to thousands of CPUs or GPUs. Consequently, users can achieve the same high application performance found in on-premises HPC clusters while benefiting from the flexible and on-demand nature of the AWS cloud infrastructure. EFA can be activated as an optional feature for EC2 networking without incurring any extra charges, making it accessible for a wide range of use cases. Additionally, it seamlessly integrates with the most popular interfaces, APIs, and libraries for inter-node communication needs, enhancing its utility for diverse applications.
Description
Civo is a cloud-native service provider focused on delivering fast, simple, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure for modern applications and AI workloads. The platform features managed Kubernetes clusters with rapid 90-second launch times, helping developers accelerate development cycles and scale with ease. Alongside Kubernetes, Civo offers compute instances, managed databases, object storage, load balancers, and high-performance cloud GPUs powered by NVIDIA A100, including environmentally friendly carbon-neutral options. Their pricing is predictable and pay-as-you-go, ensuring transparency and no surprises for businesses. Civo supports machine learning workloads with fully managed auto-scaling environments starting at $250 per month, eliminating the need for ML or Kubernetes expertise. The platform includes comprehensive dashboards and developer tools, backed by strong compliance certifications such as ISO27001 and SOC2. Civo also invests in community education through its Academy, meetups, and extensive documentation. With trusted partnerships and real-world case studies, Civo helps businesses innovate faster while controlling infrastructure costs.
API Access
Has API
Yes
API Access
Has API
Yes
Integrations
AWS HPC
Yes
AWS Nitro System
Yes
AWS ParallelCluster
Yes
Amazon
Yes
Amazon EC2
Yes
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Yes
Caffe
Yes
Chainer
Yes
Kubeflow
No
Kubernetes
No
Integrations
AWS HPC
No
AWS Nitro System
No
AWS ParallelCluster
No
Amazon
No
Amazon EC2
No
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
No
Caffe
No
Chainer
No
Kubeflow
Yes
Kubernetes
Yes
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
$250 per month
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
Yes
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
Yes
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
Yes
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
Yes
Vendor Details
Company Name
United States
Founded
1994
Country
United States
Website
aws.amazon.com/hpc/efa/
Vendor Details
Company Name
Civo
Founded
2015
Country
United Kingdom
Website
www.civo.com
Product Features
Machine Learning
Deep Learning
No
ML Algorithm Library
No
Model Training
No
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
No
Predictive Modeling
No
Statistical / Mathematical Tools
No
Templates
No
Visualization
No