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AWS re:Invent 2022 - Deep dive on accelerating HPC and ML with Amazon FSx (STG343)

Summary

• Speakers: Jordan Dolman (Senior Product Manager, AWS) and Srinath Kirtikar (Principal Solutions Architect, AWS).
• Focus: Accelerating High-Performance Computing (HPC) and Machine Learning (ML) workloads using Amazon FSx for Lustre and Amazon File Cache.
• Key Points:
  • Amazon FSx is designed for NAS storage and scale-out workloads, offering cloud benefits and traditional NAS features.
  • Amazon FSx for Lustre provides scalable compute and data access, addressing on-premises limitations.
  • FSx for Lustre is a fully managed service, eliminating the need for deep expertise in Lustre file systems.
  • FSx for Lustre integrates with AWS services like EC2, SageMaker, and S3.
  • Various industries benefit from FSx for Lustre, including media and entertainment, autonomous vehicles, financial services, and more.
  • FSx for Lustre offers scalable throughput, performance scaling with storage capacity, and configurable performance options.
  • Price-performance optimization includes hard disk and SSD options, data compression, and cost-efficient backups.
  • FSx for Lustre allows seamless access to S3 data with fast file interface, supporting automatic import/export policies.
  • Demonstrated FSx for Lustre's integration with S3 and its benefits for genomics pipelines and machine learning training jobs.
  • Customer case studies highlighted, including Rivian and Amazon Search, showcasing performance improvements and training acceleration.

Insights

• Scalability: FSx for Lustre's architecture allows for scaling performance with storage capacity, which is crucial for growing datasets and compute requirements.
• Cost-Effectiveness: The service offers a range of storage options, from cost-effective hard disk-based systems to high-performance SSD-based systems, with the ability to optimize costs through data compression and incremental backups.
• Integration with AWS Ecosystem: FSx for Lustre's integration with other AWS services like EC2, SageMaker, and S3 enables a seamless workflow for data scientists and researchers, allowing them to focus on their core work without worrying about infrastructure.
• Flexibility: The service provides flexibility in terms of performance tuning and data management, with options for automatic data import/export and the ability to configure performance settings based on workload requirements.
• Impact on Innovation: Moving HPC and ML workloads to the cloud with FSx for Lustre not only accelerates time to insight but also fosters a more innovative and collaborative culture within organizations by removing resource constraints.
• Real-world Applications: The use cases presented, including genomics pipelines and machine learning training, demonstrate the practical benefits of FSx for Lustre in accelerating complex computational tasks and reducing time-to-results.
• Customer Success Stories: The inclusion of customer experiences, such as Rivian's 56% acceleration in simulation workloads and Amazon Search's ability to run thousands of concurrent ML models, provides tangible evidence of the service's impact on performance and efficiency.