NVIDIA AI Enterprise—DGX Spark Quick Start Guide#
NVIDIA AI Enterprise—DGX Spark is an enterprise-grade software platform for AI development, deployment, and optimization on DGX Spark and NVIDIA GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip-based systems. It provides libraries, frameworks, microservices, drivers, and enterprise support to accelerate inference, training, customization, observability, and guardrailing.
Set Up Your DGX Spark System#
Before accessing NVIDIA AI Enterprise—DGX Spark, you must complete the initial setup of your DGX Spark system. Follow the steps in First Boot and Initial Configuration. After your system is powered on and connected to your network, continue with the steps in this guide.
NIM Access and NVIDIA AI Enterprise Entitlement#
NVIDIA NIM microservices (NIM) container access and NVIDIA AI Enterprise—DGX Spark entitlement are related, but they are not the same thing. You can access eligible NVIDIA NIM containers through NVIDIA Developer Program membership or through NVIDIA AI Enterprise. An NVIDIA AI Enterprise—DGX Spark entitlement is available only if you purchased it, requested an evaluation, or received an NVIDIA Entitlement Certificate that lists NVIDIA AI Enterprise—DGX Spark.
If you do not have an NVIDIA Entitlement Certificate for NVIDIA AI Enterprise—DGX Spark, do not use the generic NVIDIA AI Enterprise GPU serial-number activation workflow to resolve NIM pull failures. Instead, use an NGC Personal API key to authenticate to nvcr.io, then pull and run the NIM container by following Get Started with NVIDIA NIM for LLMs or the NIM on Spark playbook. If your entitlement certificate instructs you to activate a license and activation returns an “on hold” or “already claimed” message, contact NVIDIA Enterprise Support and include the activation reference ID.
Optional: NVIDIA AI Enterprise—DGX Spark Evaluation#
If you would like to try NVIDIA AI Enterprise—DGX Spark before purchasing, NVIDIA offers a 90-day trial of NVIDIA AI Enterprise. You can register here.
Order Confirmation Message#
After your order is processed, you will receive an order confirmation message from NVIDIA containing the information required to access NVIDIA AI Enterprise software and enterprise support.
Your NVIDIA Entitlement Certificate is attached to the message and provides instructions for using the certificate.
If you manage software access or licensing in your organization, follow the instructions in the NVIDIA Entitlement Certificate. Otherwise, forward the order confirmation message and NVIDIA Entitlement Certificate to your IT administrator.
Create Your NVIDIA AI Enterprise Account#
To access NVIDIA AI Enterprise—DGX Spark and technical support, you must have an NVIDIA Cloud Account (NVIDIA AI Enterprise Account), which provides access to:
NVIDIA NGC - Access to NVIDIA AI Enterprise—DGX Spark software component.
NVIDIA Enterprise Support Portal - Access to support services.
Both can be accessed from the NVIDIA Application Hub.
Before you begin, have your order confirmation message available.
In the NVIDIA Entitlement Certificate instructions, follow the Register link.
Fill out the form on the NVIDIA Enterprise Account Registration page and click REGISTER. You will receive an email with instructions to log in to the NVIDIA Application Hub.
Open the email and click Log In.
On the Login page, enter your email address and click Sign In.
On the Create Your Account page, provide and confirm a password, then click Create Account. You will receive an email to verify your address.
Open the verification email and click Verify Email Address.
You can now log in to the NVIDIA Application Hub to access NVIDIA NGC and the NVIDIA Enterprise Support Portal.
Access NVIDIA AI Enterprise—DGX Spark Software Asset#
Go to the NVIDIA NGC Catalog and log in if prompted.
On the NVIDIA NGC Search page, set the DGX Spark filter or look for the DGX Spark Collection.
Click the software asset to learn more or download it.