TensorFlow Installation

This is a step-by-step tutorial/guide to setting up and using TensorFlow’s Object Detection API to perform, namely, object detection in images/video.

The software tools which we shall use throughout this tutorial are listed in the table below:

Target Software versions
OS	Windows, Linux
Python	3.8
TensorFlow	2.2
CUDA Toolkit	10.1
CuDNN	7.6.5

Contents:

• Installation
  • TensorFlow Installation
    • Install TensorFlow pip package
    • Install CUDA libraries (Optional)
      • Install CUDA Toolkit
      • Install CUDNN
      • Environment Setup
      • Verify the install
      • Update your GPU drivers (Optional)
  • TensorFlow Models Installation
    • Downloading the TensorFlow Models
    • Protobuf Installation/Compilation
    • Adding necessary Environment Variables
  • Test your Installation

Indices and tables

• Index
• Module Index
• Search Page