Efficient Deep Learning Parallelization using SOAP Search Space and FlexFlow Framework

The paper introduces the SOAP search space, encompassing Sample-Operation-Attribute-Parameter dimensions, for optimizing parallelization strategies in deep neural network training. The FlexFlow framework utilizes a guided randomized search algorithm with a novel execution simulator to efficiently explore the vast SOAP space and achieve significant speedups in DNN training.
Deep Learning
Parallelization
Distributed Computing
Neural Networks
Optimization
Published

August 31, 2024

The SOAP search space allows for flexible parallelization strategies across Sample, Operation, Attribute, and Parameter dimensions, outperforming traditional methods by up to 3.8 times. FlexFlow’s simulator predicts performance without real executions, reducing search time and enhancing efficiency.

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