Compute Instance
Also called: Compute Node, Virtual Machine
A virtual or physical compute resource that provides CPU, memory, storage, and networking for running applications and workloads.
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A group of interconnected computers that work together as a single system to provide scalable computing, storage, or application services.
Virtual Private CloudVPCAn isolated virtual network within a public cloud environment for hosting and securing cloud resources.
CPUCPUThe central processing unit that executes program instructions and performs the general-purpose computations required by software applications.
GPUGPUA Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) is a specialized parallel processor designed to perform large-scale mathematical computations efficiently, making it the primary hardware for training and running AI models.
Bare Metal ServerA physical server dedicated to a single tenant, providing direct access to hardware resources without a virtualization layer.