8/27/2024

Setting Up Ollama with Google Cloud AutoML

Introduction

Ollama has recently made a name for itself as an efficient framework for running large language models (LLMs) locally. Coupled with the powerful AI capabilities of Google Cloud's AutoML, you can create, deploy, and scale your AI models like a PRO! If you're interested in integrating Ollama with Google Cloud AutoML, you've landed in the right place. We will guide you through the process step-by-step, ensuring you have everything you need to harness the potential of these incredible tools.

Why Ollama and Google Cloud AutoML?

Ollama is known for its simplicity and efficiency, allowing users to run models efficiently using their own hardware, while Google Cloud AutoML empowers users to deploy machine learning models without requiring extensive expertise in data science. The combination of Ollama and Google Cloud AutoML creates a unique synergy, enabling you to develop fully customized AI solutions.

Let’s dive deeper and understand how to set this up effectively!

Prerequisites

Before we start, make sure you have:

A Google Cloud account (you can sign up here for free credits).
Basic understanding of cloud computing and Docker.
Familiarity with command line interfaces (CLI).

Step 1: Creating Google Cloud Project

Log in to your Google Cloud Console.
Create a new project: Navigate to the project selector page and click on "Create Project". Name your project (for example, OllamaAutoMLProject).
Enable billing: Ensure billing is enabled for your newly created project. You can check this on the billing console.

Step 2: Setting Up AutoML

2.1 Enable AutoML APIs

You need to enable the necessary APIs for AutoML:

Go to the API library.
Search and enable these APIs:

2.2 Setting Permissions

Ensure your project has the necessary permissions:

Navigate to the IAM & Admin section in the Google Cloud Console.
Make sure you have the following roles for your service account or user:
- AutoML Admin
- Cloud Storage Admin
- Vertex AI Admin.

Step 3: Install Ollama

To set up Ollama, you’ll want to install it on your machine. You can do this easily by:

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bash
curl -fsSL https://ollama.com/install.sh | sh

This script downloads the latest version of Ollama for your platform. Once you’re done with this step, you can verify the installation by running:

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bash
ollama --version

Step 4: Configure Google Cloud SDK

4.1 Install Google Cloud SDK

If you haven’t already, install the Google Cloud SDK on your machine. This toolkit contains tools and libraries to interact with Google Cloud services from the command line.

4.2 Authenticate Google Cloud CLI

Authenticate the gcloud command line interface with your Google account:

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bash
gcloud auth login

This opens a browser window. Log in with your Google account to proceed.

Step 5: Deploy Ollama with Google Cloud AutoML

This step involves the integration of Ollama with Google Cloud AutoML to enable model training and inference.

5.1 Create an AutoML Model

Navigate to the Vertex AI: In the Google Cloud console, find and click on “Vertex AI”.
Prepare Dataset: Import the dataset you wish to use or create a new one. Follow the respective instructions from the AutoML documentation.
Create Model: Using the AutoML interface, create your desired model, configuring its training options as necessary.

5.2 Utilize Ollama for Local Model Training/Inference

After setting up your AutoML model, you can run instances of your models locally using Ollama. This means you can have fine-grained control over how these models behave by running an instance of Ollama to serve your model.
Here’s how you can do this:
1 2bash ollama run your-model-id
Make sure to replace
1your-model-id
with the actual ID you created or imported during your model setup phase in AutoML.

Step 6: Testing Your Setup

Now that you’ve set up everything, it’s time to test your deployment to ensure Ollama can return predictions based on the model created in the AutoML environment.

Send a test request using cURL or any API client (like Postman).
1 2bash curl -X POST -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '{"instances": [{"input": "Your test input"}]}' http://localhost:11434/predict
Check the response to see if your model is working as expected.

Step 7: Scale and Optimize Your Setup

Once you have your system running and tested, consider deploying your Ollama instances with Google Cloud services like Cloud Run or Kubernetes for better scaling.

Using Cloud Run: This can handle your inference requests on-demand, only using resources as they are needed. See the Cloud Run documentation for more details on deployment.
Kubernetes: If you're expecting high or variable loads, deploying in a Kubernetes cluster provides the flexibility you need.

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Conclusion

Integrating Ollama with Google Cloud AutoML opens a world of possibilities for developing efficient AI applications without sacrificing performance or control. By effectively leveraging these tools, you ensure that your AI use cases are both powerful and adaptable to your specific needs.

So, roll up your sleeves, follow these steps, and bring your AI aspirations to life today!