Back-End Infrastructure for AI Applications¶
Deploying AI models requires careful consideration of backend infrastructure - the engine that powers your AI application. This guide covers the key aspects of backend deployment and available tools.
Core Components¶
Computation and Resources¶
For detailed information about computational resources, hardware requirements, and optimization strategies, see our computation guide.
Model Operations¶
For comprehensive coverage of model deployment, monitoring, and management, see our LLM Operations guide.
Pre-trained Models¶
For information about available models, their characteristics, and selection criteria, see our pre-trained models guide.
Orchestration¶
For details about frameworks and tools for managing AI workflows, see our orchestration guide.
Data Processing¶
For information about data handling in backend systems, see our data processing guide.
Deployment Solutions¶
Open Source Libraries¶
High-Performance Serving
- vLLM: Uses PagedAttention for 24x throughput improvement
- FlexFlow: Optimized for low-latency serving
- Text Generation Inference: Rust/Python server with gRPC support
Model Management
- Torch Serve: PyTorch's official serving solution
- Triton Inference Server: NVIDIA's robust inference server
- litellm: Simplified model deployment and management
Local Development
Cloud Platforms¶
Major Providers
- Amazon SageMaker: Comprehensive ML deployment platform
- Azure Machine Learning: Enterprise-grade ML service
- Google Cloud AI Platform: Scalable ML infrastructure
Specialized Services
- OpenRouter: Unified API for various open and closed-source models
- Lamini: Simplified LLM training and deployment
- Azure-Chat-GPT: Azure-specific GPT deployment
Implementation Resources¶
Tutorials
- GCP Production Deployment: Step-by-step guide for deploying large models on Google Cloud Platform
- Building LLM Web Apps with Ollama: Tutorial for creating web applications with locally-deployed LLMs