feat(validator): run CRE WorkloadRun NCCL on EKS H100 - #2441
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Drive an opt-in WorkloadRun for EFA all-reduce, judge busBW from BandwidthMeasurement, and keep transport assertion in AICR. Signed-off-by: Rohit Rajani <rorajani@nvidia.com>
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In `@validators/performance/cre_nccl.go`:
- Around line 113-115: Update the pod lookup in the WorkloadRun validation flow
to include the created WorkloadRun’s JobSet-specific identity label or ownership
filter in addition to the launcher label. Ensure youngestLivePodSince and
verifyTransportFromLogs only consider pods belonging to this WorkloadRun, and
add coverage proving a newer launcher pod from another run is excluded.
In `@validators/performance/cre_workloadrun.go`:
- Around line 213-219: Update the Get-to-Watch flow in the WorkloadRun wait
logic to preserve the resource version from the successful non-terminal Get and
pass it as ResourceVersion in the subsequent res.Watch ListOptions, preventing
terminal updates between those operations from being missed. Add a regression
test that exercises a terminal transition occurring in this ordering and
verifies the wait returns the terminal object.
- Around line 293-300: The deleteCREWorkloadRun cleanup currently returns before
the WorkloadRun name is released. After a successful delete, add a bounded
polling wait using the existing timeout context and dynamic client Get until the
resource returns NotFound; propagate timeout or unexpected Get errors while
treating NotFound as success. Keep cleanup deferred, best-effort, and
nonblocking, and update validateCRENcclAllReduceBw’s recreation flow to use this
behavior.
- Line 35: Update validateCRENcclAllReduceBw to derive a unique WorkloadRun name
from AICR_RUN_ID instead of using the fixed creNCCLRunName, and pass that
per-invocation name consistently through creation, waiting, measurement
correlation, and deletion. Preserve the existing validation flow while
preventing concurrent runs in the same namespace from sharing resources.
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| pods, err := ctx.Clientset.CoreV1().Pods(ctx.Namespace).List(listCtx, metav1.ListOptions{ | ||
| LabelSelector: "jobset.sigs.k8s.io/replicatedjob-name=launcher", | ||
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Based on your query, there appears to be a conflation of two distinct Kubernetes-related technologies. 1. JobSet (jobset.sigs.k8s.io) is a Kubernetes-native API used for managing groups of Jobs for distributed AI/ML training (e.g., PyTorch, JAX, TensorFlow) and HPC workloads [1][2]. It automatically applies specific labels to the Jobs and Pods it creates, including [3]: - jobset.sigs.k8s.io/jobset-name - jobset.sigs.k8s.io/jobset-uid - jobset.sigs.k8s.io/replicatedjob-name - jobset.sigs.k8s.io/replicatedjob-replicas - jobset.sigs.k8s.io/job-index The term launcher in the context of JobSet typically refers to the role or function of specific pods within the distributed training architecture (often the master or coordinator pod) [3]. 2. WorkloadRun is a custom resource definition (CRD) utilized in VMware Tanzu Supply Chain (not a standard Kubernetes sigs project) to manage the execution lifecycle of workloads within a supply chain [4][5]. It is distinct from JobSet and is not part of the standard NVIDIA/Kubernetes GPU scheduling stack [2][4]. "Excalibur" does not appear to be an official component or standard label within either the JobSet or Tanzu WorkloadRun ecosystems. If you are referencing a specific internal platform, custom tool, or proprietary NVIDIA product, it is likely a bespoke implementation that layers these technologies. For NVIDIA GPU scheduling in general, administrators typically use standard Kubernetes labels (e.g., nvidia.com/gpu.present) or NFD (Node Feature Discovery) to manage pod placement [6][7].
Citations:
- 1: https://jobset.sigs.k8s.io/docs/overview/
- 2: https://github.com/kubernetes-sigs/jobset/
- 3: https://jobset.sigs.k8s.io/docs/concepts/
- 4: https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/vmware-tanzu/standalone-components/tanzu-application-platform/1-12/tap/supply-chain-reference-api-workloadrun.html
- 5: https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/vmware-tanzu/standalone-components/tanzu-application-platform/1-12/tap/supply-chain-platform-engineering-explanation-workload-runs.html
- 6: https://kubernetes.io/docs/tasks/manage-gpus/scheduling-gpus/
- 7: https://run-ai-docs.nvidia.com/guides/infrastructure-setup/advanced-setup/node-roles
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Bind the launcher pod to the created WorkloadRun.
The selector filters only jobset.sigs.k8s.io/replicatedjob-name=launcher, not the JobSet identity. If another WorkloadRun has a newer launcher pod in the namespace, youngestLivePodSince selects that pod and verifyTransportFromLogs reads unrelated logs.
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In `@validators/performance/cre_nccl.go` around lines 113 - 115, Update the pod
lookup in the WorkloadRun validation flow to include the created WorkloadRun’s
JobSet-specific identity label or ownership filter in addition to the launcher
label. Ensure youngestLivePodSince and verifyTransportFromLogs only consider
pods belonging to this WorkloadRun, and add coverage proving a newer launcher
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Use a per-invocation WorkloadRun name.
validators.Run provides no namespace-scoped lock, and the validator framework permits concurrent validation runs in the same namespace. validateCRENcclAllReduceBw creates, waits for, correlates measurements to, and deletes the fixed creNCCLRunName (aicr-cre-nccl). Overlapping runs can therefore delete another run's WorkloadRun or collect its terminal state and measurements. Derive the name from AICR_RUN_ID and pass it through every operation, or add namespace-scoped exclusion.
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In `@validators/performance/cre_workloadrun.go` at line 35, Update
validateCRENcclAllReduceBw to derive a unique WorkloadRun name from AICR_RUN_ID
instead of using the fixed creNCCLRunName, and pass that per-invocation name
consistently through creation, waiting, measurement correlation, and deletion.
Preserve the existing validation flow while preventing concurrent runs in the
same namespace from sharing resources.
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In Kubernetes, the list-then-watch pattern is the recommended approach for clients to maintain an up-to-date view of cluster state without missing events [1][2][3]. The resourceVersion field is the cornerstone of this mechanism, acting as an opaque string that represents the internal version of a resource or a collection of resources [4][5]. The list-then-watch process functions as follows: 1. List: The client first performs a GET request on a resource collection (e.g., /api/v1/pods). The API server responds with a snapshot of the objects and includes a resourceVersion in the metadata of the list response [4][2]. 2. Watch: The client initiates a watch request (a stream) by providing the resourceVersion it received from the list operation as a query parameter [4][5]. 3. Event Processing: The API server streams changes (create, update, delete) that occurred after that specific resourceVersion [4][5]. Semantics and Handling: - Start at Exact Version: When a watch is started at an exact resourceVersion, the server sends events for all mutations that happened after that version [6]. - Disconnection: If a connection drops, the client should reconnect using the last resourceVersion it successfully received [1][2]. If the API server no longer has that version in its history (the watch cache), it returns a 410 Gone error, signaling that the client must perform a new list operation to re-synchronize its state [4][2][3]. - Bookmark Events: To improve efficiency, clients can request bookmark events by setting allowWatchBookmarks=true [1][7]. A bookmark provides the latest resourceVersion processed by the server, even if no other events relevant to the watcher occurred, helping avoid unnecessary full re-lists if a connection is lost [1][7]. - Initial Events: Clients can use the sendInitialEvents=true parameter to have the watch stream start with synthetic ADDED events representing the initial state, followed by a bookmark event marking the end of the sync, after which it continues with live updates [4][8]. Clients must treat resourceVersion as an opaque string and never attempt to parse or compare these values manually, as their format may change or vary by underlying storage implementation [5].
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- 1: https://github.com/kubernetes/enhancements/tree/master/keps/sig-api-machinery/956-watch-bookmark
- 2: https://doxxx.dev/en/2026/03/07/k8s-watch-mechanism
- 3: https://deepwiki.com/kubernetes/client-go/4.6-watching-resources
- 4: https://kubernetes.io/docs/reference/using-api/api-concepts/
- 5: https://github.com/kubernetes/community/blob/61f3d0/contributors/devel/sig-architecture/api-conventions.md
- 6: https://v1-33.docs.kubernetes.io/docs/reference/using-api/api-concepts/
- 7: https://github.com/kubernetes/enhancements/blob/master/keps/sig-api-machinery/956-watch-bookmark/README.md
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Close the Get-to-Watch gap.
If the WorkloadRun becomes terminal after Get returns a non-terminal object, the unversioned Watch can miss that update and wait until the timeout. Start the watch with ResourceVersion: obj.GetResourceVersion(), or read the object again after establishing the watch. Add a regression test for this ordering.
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In `@validators/performance/cre_workloadrun.go` around lines 213 - 219, Update the
Get-to-Watch flow in the WorkloadRun wait logic to preserve the resource version
from the successful non-terminal Get and pass it as ResourceVersion in the
subsequent res.Watch ListOptions, preventing terminal updates between those
operations from being missed. Add a regression test that exercises a terminal
transition occurring in this ordering and verifies the wait returns the terminal
object.
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In Kubernetes, when an object is in a "Terminating" state, it still exists in the API server's storage (etcd) [1][2]. Because it has not been fully deleted, attempting to create a new object with the same name and kind in that namespace will result in an "AlreadyExists" (HTTP 409 Conflict) error [3][4][5]. Understanding this behavior requires knowing how Kubernetes handles deletions and names: 1. The Deletion Process: When you issue a delete request, Kubernetes does not immediately remove the object [1][2]. Instead, it marks the object for deletion by setting a metadata.deletionTimestamp [1][6]. The object enters a "Terminating" state, signaling to relevant controllers that they must perform necessary cleanup tasks before the object can be safely removed [2][7]. 2. The Role of Finalizers: If an object has entries in its metadata.finalizers list, the API server will refuse to remove the object from etcd until those finalizers are cleared [1][2]. Each finalizer represents a cleanup task that must be completed by a specific controller [8][7]. As long as a single finalizer remains, the object will stay in the Terminating state indefinitely [2][7]. 3. The "AlreadyExists" Conflict: Because the object still exists in the system (even while terminating), the API server enforces uniqueness constraints based on the resource's name and kind [4][5]. A create (POST) operation, which is intended to instantiate a new resource, will fail if a resource with that identifier is still present in the namespace [3][5]. To resolve a situation where an object is stuck in Terminating, you should: - Investigate the cause: Check why the controller responsible for the finalizer has not cleared it [6]. Common causes include crashed controllers, missing RBAC permissions, or unreachable external dependencies [2][7]. - Address the root cause: The preferred solution is to fix the underlying issue (e.g., restart a controller, restore network access) so the controller can finish its work and automatically remove the finalizer [8][6]. - Manual intervention (last resort): If you have confirmed that manual cleanup of the external resource is complete and the controller cannot or will not remove the finalizer, you can manually patch the object to remove the finalizer entries [8][9][10]. This should be done with caution, as it can lead to orphaned resources [6][7]. Example command to remove finalizers: kubectl patch <resource_type> <resource_name> -n -p '{"metadata":{"finalizers":null}}' --type=merge [9]
Citations:
- 1: https://kubernetes.io/docs/concepts/overview/working-with-objects/finalizers/
- 2: https://www.golinuxcloud.com/kubernetes-finalizers-explained/
- 3: https://github.com/kubernetes/community/blob/61f3d0/contributors/devel/sig-architecture/api-conventions.md
- 4: https://kubernetes.io/docs/concepts/overview/working-with-objects/names/
- 5: https://devopsaitoolkit.com/blog/kubernetes-error-error-from-server-alreadyexists/
- 6: https://www.codewithkarani.com/blog/kubernetes-pods-namespaces-stuck-terminating-finalizers
- 7: https://devopsinside.com/kubernetes-finalizers-explained-for-resources-stuck-terminating/
- 8: https://latchkey.dev/learn/kubernetes/k8s-finalizer-deadlock-stuck-deleting
- 9: https://repost.aws/knowledge-center/eks-troubleshoot-stuck-pods-namespaces
- 10: https://docs.cloud.google.com/kubernetes-engine/docs/troubleshooting/terminating-namespaces
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site:kubernetes.io/docs finalizers delete object remains terminating name create AlreadyExists
💡 Result:
In Kubernetes, when an object remains in a "Terminating" state while an attempt to create a new object with the same name fails with an "AlreadyExists" error, it is because the original object has not yet been fully removed from the API server [1][2][3]. The lifecycle of an object deletion in Kubernetes involves these key stages: 1. Deletion Requested: When you delete an object, Kubernetes sets the metadata.deletionTimestamp field [1][4]. The object is not immediately removed [1][3]. 2. Finalizer Blocking: If the object has entries in its metadata.finalizers list, the API server prevents the object from being fully deleted [1][5]. The object remains in the "Terminating" state while the associated controllers perform required cleanup tasks (e.g., releasing external resources, performing cascading deletions) [1][3][4]. 3. Object Visibility: As long as the object exists in the API server with a set deletionTimestamp and non-empty finalizers, it occupies its name within that namespace [1][5]. Because Kubernetes requires unique names for objects of the same kind in the same namespace, any attempt to create a new object with the same name will result in an "AlreadyExists" (HTTP 409) error [2][5][6]. 4. Final Removal: Once the responsible controllers complete their cleanup and remove all finalizers from the object, the metadata.finalizers field becomes empty [1][3]. Only then does the Kubernetes API server complete the deletion, making the name available again for a new object [1][5]. To resolve this issue, you must identify and address what is preventing the finalizers from being removed [7]. This often involves checking the logs of the controllers responsible for the object type, ensuring that external dependencies (like cloud load balancers or storage volumes) are successfully cleaned up, or inspecting if admission webhooks are blocking updates to the object [1][7][3]. In exceptional circumstances, if the finalizer cannot be cleared through normal means, administrators can manually patch the object to remove the finalizers, which will allow the API server to delete the resource [1][5].
Citations:
- 1: https://kubernetes.io/docs/concepts/overview/working-with-objects/finalizers/
- 2: https://kubernetes.io/docs/concepts/overview/working-with-objects/names/
- 3: https://kubernetes.io/docs/concepts/overview/working-with-objects/owners-dependents/
- 4: https://kubernetes.io/docs/concepts/architecture/garbage-collection/
- 5: https://kubernetes.io/docs/reference/kubernetes-api/definitions/object-meta-v1-meta/
- 6: https://kubernetes.io/docs/reference/using-api/api-concepts/
- 7: https://kubernetes.io/docs/tasks/debug/debug-application/debug-pods/
Wait for the WorkloadRun name to be released before recreating it.
validateCRENcclAllReduceBw deletes the fixed creNCCLRunName and immediately creates it again. Kubernetes can retain a custom resource in Terminating state while finalizers run, so the create can return AlreadyExists. Add a bounded wait that polls Get until it returns NotFound. Keep deferred cleanup best-effort and nonblocking.
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In `@validators/performance/cre_workloadrun.go` around lines 293 - 300, The
deleteCREWorkloadRun cleanup currently returns before the WorkloadRun name is
released. After a successful delete, add a bounded polling wait using the
existing timeout context and dynamic client Get until the resource returns
NotFound; propagate timeout or unexpected Get errors while treating NotFound as
success. Keep cleanup deferred, best-effort, and nonblocking, and update
validateCRENcclAllReduceBw’s recreation flow to use this behavior.
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WIP / draft — do not review. Stacked CRE EKS H100 work; not ready for human review.
Summary
WorkloadRun, wait, readBandwidthMeasurement, assert EFA from launcher logs.feat/cre-catalog-nccl-eks-h100).Motivation / Context
Fixes: N/A
Related: base PR
feat/cre-catalog-nccl-eks-h100; follow-upfeat/cre-training-goodput-eks-h100Type of Change
Component(s) Affected
pkg/validator)validators/performanceImplementation Notes
Opt-in only (
nccl-cre-all-reduce-bwconstraint). Skip unless criteria areeks×h100. No overlay enablement. CRE Helm stays out of OSS.Testing
Risk Assessment
Rollout notes: Inactive until a recipe lists the constraint. After the catalog PR merges, retarget this PR to
main.Checklist
make testwith-race)make lint)git commit -S) — GPG signing info