Deployment Guide: From POC to Production#

Congratulations on completing the Quick Start Guide! Now that you’ve verified that NVIDIA GPU attestation works in your environment, it’s time to prepare for a production deployment.

This guide will walk you through the essential steps to transition from proof-of-concept to production-ready attestation.

Overview#

Production deployment involves two key steps:

  1. Set up NGC API keys - Configure secure access to NVIDIA attestation services

  2. Choose and deploy your integration option - Select and implement the right attestation architecture for your needs

Step 1: Set Up NGC API Keys#

NGC (NVIDIA GPU Cloud) API keys provide authenticated access to NVIDIA’s attestation services. While this is currently an optional step, API key authentication will be required in the future for all production deployments.

We strongly recommend completing NGC onboarding now to:

  • Future-proof your deployment

  • Enable advanced features and enterprise support

  • Ensure uninterrupted service when authentication becomes mandatory

  • Access usage analytics and monitoring

→ Complete NGC Onboarding Guide

Step 2: Choose Your Integration Option#

Selecting the Right Architecture#

NVIDIA attestation supports three integration options, each optimized for different use cases:

  • Remote Attestation - NVIDIA-managed cloud service (recommended for most production deployments)

  • Local Attestation - On-device verification (ideal for air-gapped or low-latency requirements)

  • Customer-Managed Attestation - Self-hosted enterprise solution (for strict compliance and control requirements)

Review the detailed comparison and deployment instructions for each option: → Explore Integration Options