Workload Limits

A workload corresponds to a Dev Pod or a Batch Job on DGX Cloud Lepton.

This page describes the limits and constraints that apply to workloads running on DGX Cloud Lepton. Understanding these limits helps you manage your workloads and avoid potential issues.

Process Limits

Process ID (PID) Limits

Each replica in DGX Cloud Lepton has a default PID limit that controls the maximum number of processes that can run within a single container.

ResourceDefault LimitDescription
PIDs per replica32,768Maximum number of processes allowed per pod
Note

The PID limit helps prevent fork bombs and resource exhaustion. If your application requires more processes, consider splitting it into multiple replicas or optimizing your process usage.

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