AI for Network Engineers v1.0 (AINE)

Section 1: AI Foundations

Module 1: Introduction to AI and Machine Learning

• History and Significance of AI
• Machine Learning vs Deep Learning
• Essential AI Terminology and Concepts
• Relevance to Network Engineering

Module 2: Fundamental AI Concepts

• Supervised Learning
• Unsupervised Learning
• Reinforcement Learning

Section 2: Prompt Engineering for Network Professionals

Module 3: Prompt Engineering Essentials

• Fundamentals of Prompt Engineering
• Crafting Effective Prompts
• Common Pitfalls and Best Practices

Module 4: Lab – Practical Prompt Engineering

• Creating and Refining Prompts
• Network Troubleshooting and Documentation

Section 3: AI-driven Network Automation

Module 5: AI for Network Monitoring and Remediation

• Automated Detection and Remediation
• Predictive Analytics in Network Management

Module 6: AI-enhanced Provisioning and Configuration

• Network Provisioning Automation
• AI-driven Configuration Management

Module 7: Lab – Implementing AI Network Automation

• AI Automation Scripts

Section 4: Network Infrastructure for AI Deployments

Module 8: Designing Networks for AI Workloads

• Infrastructure Requirements for AI
• Dragonfly and Optimized Rails Topologies

Module 9: High-Performance Networking Components

• GPU Networking: InfiniBand vs Ethernet
• Accelerators and Network Performance

Module 10: Traffic Optimization for AI Networks

• AI Workload Traffic Patterns
• Congestion Management and Optimization

Module 11: Scalability and Reliability in AI Networks

• Scalability Techniques
• High Availability and Load Balancing
• Wrap-Up and Advanced Topics

Module 12: Real-World AI Integration Challenges

• Practical Considerations
• Integration Challenges and Strategies