The Hardware of Azure with Rani Borkar
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Azure Hardware Components Overview
The chapter delves into the hardware components used in Azure, focusing on ARM-based servers like Cobalt and AI accelerator neural processors like Maya. It discusses the importance of purpose-built hardware for specific workloads in large-scale cloud environments, the evolution of hardware architecture, and the benefits of GPU power in Azure for machine learning workloads and research. The chapter also explores Microsoft's approach to collaborating with third-party vendors for CPUs and the significance of supply chain diversity and innovation in the AI era.
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