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DGX OS#

Overview#

NVIDIA DGX OS is a customized Linux distribution that provides a stable, tested, and supported operating system foundation for running AI, machine learning, and analytics applications on DGX systems. It includes platform-specific optimizations, drivers, and diagnostic tools tailored for NVIDIA hardware.

DGX OS serves as the underlying operating system for your DGX Spark, providing:

  • A robust Linux foundation optimized for AI workloads

  • Pre-configured drivers and system settings for NVIDIA hardware

  • Security updates and system maintenance capabilities

  • Compatibility with the broader NVIDIA software ecosystem

Important

Reinstalling or recovering your DGX Spark: DGX Spark uses a different recovery process than enterprise DGX systems. Do not use the Enterprise Download Center or DGX OS ISO. For additional instructions, refer to System Recovery. The recovery image is available from developer.nvidia.com and does not require an enterprise account.

Note

For more information about DGX OS, see the official documentation at: https://docs.nvidia.com/dgx/dgx-os-7-user-guide/introduction.html

Security and Compliance#

DGX OS is based on Ubuntu. For Ubuntu security capabilities and supported compliance standards (such as FIPS, CIS, and DISA-STIG), see the Ubuntu security standards.

Release Cadence#

DGX OS follows a regular release schedule with updates typically provided twice per year, around February and August, for the first two years after initial release. Additional updates and security patches are provided between major releases and throughout the support lifecycle.