Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are opening up new ways for enterprises to solve complex problems, but they will also have a profound effect on the underlying infrastructure and processes of IT. AI/ML is a dominant trend in the enterprise with the ubiquity of large amounts of observed data, the rise of distributed computing frameworks and the prevalence of large hardware-accelerated computing infrastructure became essential. There are several compute platforms designed and purpose-built server for Deep Learning. These platforms should be storage and I/O-optimized to deliver an industry-leading performance for training models which speeds up Deep Learning (DL) using neural networks and large data sets to train computers for complex tasks. The Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) instructor-led course introduces the learner to the Artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and Deep Learning (DL) essentials in addition to compute platforms such as Cisco UCS, through a combination of lecture and hands-on labs.

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Course Objective

After completing this course you should be able to:

Understand Big Data and Data Science concepts
List and describe the concepts, major features, algorithms, and benefits of AL/ML/DL
Use AL/ML/DL techniques, such Neural Networks.
Get familiar with Data Science and Infrastructure AI Tools and soft wares
Describe the Cisco AI/ML/DL Computing Solutions Portfolio alignment
Describe the Cisco UCS C480 ML M5 Deep Learning Server

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Target Audience

This course is intended for Cisco Integrators/Partners, Consulting Systems Engineers, Technical Solutions Architects, Data Center network professionals (including designers, Administrators, and Engineers), and Anyone interested in AI/ML/DL.

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Data and AI/ML/DL Fundamentals

Introduction to Big Data
Introduction to Data Science
Introduction to Data Engineering
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Introduction to Machine Learning (ML)
Introduction to Deep Learning (DL)
AI/ML/DL Use Cases

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI Concept, Methods, and Techniques
Key AI Challenges (Customer and Provider)
AI Business Drives
Evolution of AI Algorithms

Machine Learning (ML)

Machine Learning (ML) Algorithms
Supervised Learning
Unsupervised Learning

Deep Learning (DL)

Deep Learning Project Phases
Custom AI Deep Learning Workflow
Deep Learning (DL) Algorithms

Neural Networks

Neural Networks Fundamentals
Neural Architecture Search (NAS)
Cisco Neural Architecture Construction (NAC)

Data Science and Infrastructure AI Tools

Big Data with AI/ML/DL
Kubeflow
SkyMind SKIL
Cloudera Data Science Workbench
DL Frameworks > Handwritten Math
Kubernetes
Skymind SKIL
Demo: Classifying Handwritten Digits with TensorFlow

Cisco Computing Solutions/UCS AI/ML/DL Portfolio

The Big data journey
Cisco Computing Solutions for AI
Test, development, and model tuning
Cisco HyperFlex HX24 and Cisco UCS C240 M5
Machine learning and deep learning
Cisco UCS C480 ML M5
Inferencing
Cisco HyperFlex HX240
Cisco UCS C220 M5 andCisco UCS C240 M

Cisco UCS C480 ML Rack Server

Cisco UCS C480 ML M5 Overview
Cisco UCS C480 ML M5 Features and Benefits
System Front and Rear View
CPU, GPU, and IO Module
Internal NVLink Topology
Storage Options – RAID Card and Drives
Connectivity with Lan on Motherboard (LoM)
Cisco UCS C480 ML M5 Management
Integrated Management Controller (IMC) – OoBM
Cisco UCS Unified Management
Cisco Intersight (cloud-based)
Cisco UCS C480 ML M5 Deployment
Standalone
Cisco UCS managed environment.
Cisco UCS C480ML Rack Server for Deep Learning

Labs

Lab 1: Deep Learning Framework Setup (TensorFlow and Jupyter Stack)
Lab 2: Classifying Handwritten Digits with TensorFlow
Lab 3: DL Chatbot -Training a Model to Have a Conversation with a Google Chatbot similar to Alexa or Siri
Lab 4: ML Training a Machine to play "The Snake Game"

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Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

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