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Reference architectures and AI in the cloud

Reference architectures and AI in the cloud

When a city plans a new subway system, they don't start with a blank page. They use master plans and engineering blueprints for other successful cities. They have proven designs for tunnels, stations, and power systems. For building the subway system of AI in a telecom network, these proven blueprints are called a reference architectures. A reference architecture is more than a product catalog. It is a strategic guide. It is a document that shows a recommended framework for the implementation of system. Think of it as a detailed vendor validated recipe. It specifies which components like servers, switches, storage, software we need to use, exactly how to connect them and how to configure them for a specific goal. These blueprints are based on proven best practices and design principles. They encapsulate the lessons learned from hundreds of deployments so as to ensure performance, reliability, and scalability. They provide a trusted foundation for designs using specific systems and…

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