Customizing Large Language Models Using Ollama
Description
Ollama is a tool for creating, customizing, and running Large Language Models. It can be used via the command line, a web interface, or an API. By using Ollama, you can run a model locally which may be advantageous if you do not want to share your data with an LLM service provider.
Learning how to start, use, and configure Ollama is a valuable skill for anyone looking to integrate Large Language Models or Generative AI into their applications or workflows.
In this hands-on lab, you will connect to a virtual machine and use Ollama to run and customize a model.
Learning objectives
Upon completion of this beginner-level lab, you will be able to:
- Start the Ollama server
- Create and implement an Ollama model file
- Use the Ollama API
- Analyze log entries with Ollama
Intended audience
- Anyone looking to learn about Large Language Models
- Cloud Architects
- Data Engineers
- DevOps Engineers
- Machine Learning Engineers
- Software Engineers
Prerequisites
Familiarity with the following will be beneficial but is not required:
- Ollama
- Large Language Models
- The Bash shell
The following content can be used to fulfill the prerequisites: