NVIDIA GPU on a docker headless system (lemmy.world)

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Hi there! I have an old pc that I use as a server (I use Ubuntu Server) and I would like to add a NVIDIA 1050 to it (for jellyfin and guacamole).

In the past I tried to do it and somehow I corrupted the system when installing the video drivers, I have always had complications when installing NVIDIA drivers on Linux.

Could any of you help me know what is the right way to install the video drivers on a headless system and use it correctly with docker compose?

Thanks in advance 😄

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[-] vynlwombat@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago

What went wrong last time you tried installing the drivers?

Ubuntu has Nvidia drivers in the official repos: https://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/ubuntu-linux-install-nvidia-driver-latest-proprietary-driver/

Nvidia also has a docker image for GPUs: https://docs.nvidia.com/datacenter/cloud-native/container-toolkit/1.14.2/install-guide.html

[-] Trincapinones@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Thanks for the help! I'm trying to install the driver from the official repo but I don't know what version shoud I use for a headless docker setup with a 1050.

I think that's what went wrong last time, I tried to install the driver from the NVIDIA documentation thinking that "I'll just work" just like in windows 😓

Edit: I've solved it, now it works perfectly, Thanks again

this post was submitted on 16 Oct 2023

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