Hardware-Networking
High-Performance Ethernet for AI Workloads
This practical course helps professionals master high-performance Ethernet for AI workloads, congestion control, QoS, lossless design, telemetry, and troubleshooting. The program connects key concepts, real use cases, risks, tools, and operational decisions so participants can apply the learning in their work environment. It can be tailored to the organization’s sector, internal systems, participant maturity, and performance objectives.
Objectives
- Understand the concepts, challenges, and use cases related to high-performance Ethernet for AI workloads, congestion control, QoS, lossless design, telemetry, and troubleshooting.
- Identify the data, systems, processes, and stakeholders required for effective implementation.
- Assess risks, limitations, governance requirements, and practical control points.
- Use methods, tools, and templates to structure analysis and decision-making.
- Translate learning into action plans, recommendations, and measurable improvement opportunities.
- Adapt the approach to the operating context, team maturity, and business objectives.
Target audience
- Network, systems, and infrastructure administrators
- Support technicians and IT engineers
- Data center, endpoint, and operations teams
- Professionals preparing for networking certifications
- IT managers responsible for availability and resilience
Program outline
A clear structure for the learning journey.
Outline points are grouped in one designed block instead of being treated as separate module cards.
01Data Center Requirements, Workload Profiles, and Service Criticality4 topics
- Foundation for Data Center Requirements, Workload Profiles, and Service Criticality: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Terminology and decisions in Data Center Requirements, Workload Profiles, and Service Criticality: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Inputs required for Data Center Requirements, Workload Profiles, and Service Criticality: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Typical mistakes around Data Center Requirements, Workload Profiles, and Service Criticality: applied exercise and practical decision from a realistic scenario
02Network Fabric, Cabling, Optics, Racks, Power, and Cooling4 topics
- Current-state mapping for Network Fabric, Cabling, Optics, Racks, Power, and Cooling: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Examples and scenarios involving Network Fabric, Cabling, Optics, Racks, Power, and Cooling: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Diagnostic questions about Network Fabric, Cabling, Optics, Racks, Power, and Cooling: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Evidence produced through Network Fabric, Cabling, Optics, Racks, Power, and Cooling: applied exercise and practical decision from a realistic scenario
03AI, GPU, Storage, and East-West Traffic Considerations4 topics
- Design considerations for AI, GPU, Storage, and East-West Traffic Considerations: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Roles and responsibilities in AI, GPU, Storage, and East-West Traffic Considerations: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Exceptions and constraints affecting AI, GPU, Storage, and East-West Traffic Considerations: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Quality checks for AI, GPU, Storage, and East-West Traffic Considerations: applied exercise and practical decision from a realistic scenario
04Capacity Planning, Environmental Monitoring, and Telemetry4 topics
- Operating model for Capacity Planning, Environmental Monitoring, and Telemetry: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Tools and workflow steps in Capacity Planning, Environmental Monitoring, and Telemetry: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Handoffs and approvals around Capacity Planning, Environmental Monitoring, and Telemetry: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Escalation points in Capacity Planning, Environmental Monitoring, and Telemetry: applied exercise and practical decision from a realistic scenario
05Resilience, Redundancy, Maintenance Windows, and Change Control4 topics
- Performance measures for Resilience, Redundancy, Maintenance Windows, and Change Control: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Review routines after Resilience, Redundancy, Maintenance Windows, and Change Control: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Improvement actions for Resilience, Redundancy, Maintenance Windows, and Change Control: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Sustaining discipline around Resilience, Redundancy, Maintenance Windows, and Change Control: applied exercise and practical decision from a realistic scenario
06Operations, Incident Response, Vendor Coordination, and SLAs4 topics
- Advanced scenarios in Operations, Incident Response, Vendor Coordination, and SLAs: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Failure patterns seen in Operations, Incident Response, Vendor Coordination, and SLAs: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Coordination challenges during Operations, Incident Response, Vendor Coordination, and SLAs: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Recovery actions for Operations, Incident Response, Vendor Coordination, and SLAs: applied exercise and practical decision from a realistic scenario
07Security, Physical Access, Asset Tracking, and Compliance4 topics
- Governance requirements for Security, Physical Access, Asset Tracking, and Compliance: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Data quality checks in Security, Physical Access, Asset Tracking, and Compliance: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Risk controls related to Security, Physical Access, Asset Tracking, and Compliance: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Value measures for Security, Physical Access, Asset Tracking, and Compliance: applied exercise and practical decision from a realistic scenario
08Data Center Readiness and Optimization Workshop4 topics
- Implementation planning for Data Center Readiness and Optimization Workshop: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Readiness questions before Data Center Readiness and Optimization Workshop: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Pilot design for Data Center Readiness and Optimization Workshop: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Lessons learned after Data Center Readiness and Optimization Workshop: applied exercise and practical decision from a realistic scenario
Materials provided
- ○ Slides used during the sessions
- ○ Group activities and practical exercises
- ○ Worksheets, checklists, and templates
- ○ Case studies relevant to the course
- ○ 4D Certificate of Completion issued by 4D Training & Consultancy
- ○ Post-course support for technical queries and guidance
Training Options
Programs can be delivered in-house, online, or in a blended format depending on your team's schedule, location, and learning objectives. When an external certificate or exam is included, certification rules and fees remain under the relevant awarding body's policies, while 4D provides the training and preparation support.
Why choose 4D
4D Training & Consultancy designs technical and professional programs around the client’s operating reality. The course can be adapted to sector requirements, internal systems, team capability, practical use cases, and the level of depth required by the audience.
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