Ollama

Ollama is an open-source framework that allows you to run large language models (LLMs) locally on your own hardware. It provides a simplified way to download, configure, and interact with various open-source LLMs without requiring complex setup or cloud resources.

Overview

Ollama lets you:

  • Run various open-source LLMs locally on your own hardware

  • Utilize GPU acceleration when available (NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel)

  • Create and customize model configurations

  • Interact with models through a simple API

  • Deploy models in containers

  • Integrate LLMs into your DevOps workflows

When to Use Ollama

Ollama is particularly useful when:

  • Privacy is a concern: All data stays on your local machine

  • Internet connectivity is limited: Models run offline after initial download

  • Cost is a factor: No subscription or usage fees

  • Control is important: Full control over model parameters and behavior

  • DevOps automation: Including code review, documentation generation, and testing

Key Features

  • Easy Setup: Simple installation process across Linux, macOS, and Windows

  • Model Library: Access to various models like Llama 2, Mistral, CodeLlama, and more

  • API Access: RESTful API for integrating with custom applications

  • GPU Acceleration: Support for NVIDIA CUDA, AMD ROCm, and Intel OneAPI

  • Docker Support: Container-based deployment for consistent environments

  • Model Customization: Create custom model configurations with Modelfiles

Documentation Sections

Navigate through the following sections to learn more about Ollama:

  1. Installation Guide - Install Ollama on Linux, NixOS, or Docker

  2. Configuration - Configure Ollama for optimal performance

  3. Models and Fine-tuning - Details about available models and customization

  4. DevOps Usage Examples - Real-world examples for DevOps engineers

  5. Docker Setup - Running Ollama in Docker containers

  6. GPU Setup Guide - Configure GPU acceleration for NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel

  7. Open WebUI Integration - Adding a web interface to Ollama

Quickstart

# Install Ollama (Linux)
curl -fsSL https://ollama.com/install.sh | sh

# Pull and run the Mistral model
ollama run mistral

# Start API server
ollama serve

For detailed instructions, please refer to the Installation Guide.

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