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The AI Infrastructure Buying Guide
How to scope AI infrastructure that actually trains and serves models — GPUs, fabric, storage, power, cooling, and software — without over- or under-buying.

What's inside
- Right-sizing GPUs to training vs. inference workloads
- Why the network fabric (not the GPU) is usually the bottleneck
- Storage and data-pipeline throughput for AI
- Power, cooling, and liquid-cooling realities at rack scale
- The software stack: orchestration, MLOps, and observability
- A procurement checklist (TAA, GSA/SEWP, lead times)
