## [Why do we need a GPU Operator for Kubernetes](https://docs.rafay.co/blog/2024/10/20/why-do-we-need-a-gpu-operator-for-kubernetes/)

This is a follow up from the previous [blog](https://docs.rafay.co/blog/2024/10/19/using-gpus-in-kubernetes/) where we discussed device plugins for GPUs in Kubernetes. We reviewed why the Nvidia device plugin was necessary for GPU support in Kubernetes. A GPU Operator is needed in Kubernetes to automate and simplify the management of GPUs for workloads running on Kubernetes.

In this blog, we will look at how a GPU operator helps automate and streamline operations through the lens of a market leading implementation by [**Nvidia**](https://docs.nvidia.com/datacenter/cloud-native/gpu-operator/latest/index.html).