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# Prerequisites

1. Kubernetes Cluster: Ensure you have access to a running Kubernetes cluster.
2. kubectl: The Kubernetes command-line tool should be installed and configured to interact with your cluster.
3. NVIDIA GPU Support: Ensure your cluster has nodes with NVIDIA GPUs and the NVIDIA Device Plugin is installed.