Model Serving
Making AI models accessible for practical applications
Overview
Model serving is the process of making AI models available for practical use. Once a model is trained and deployed, it requires a systematic way to receive inputs and provide outputs. This essential infrastructure enables models to respond to requests reliably and efficiently.
Core Functions
Model serving systems provide:
- Standardized ways to send requests
- Efficient processing of inputs
- Consistent delivery of results
- Management of multiple requests
- Performance monitoring and maintenance
Reliability
The serving infrastructure ensures:
- Consistent model availability
- Predictable response patterns
- Systematic error handling
- Stable performance metrics
Adaptability
As usage patterns change, serving systems:
- Accommodate increased demand
- Maintain response efficiency
- Optimize resource utilization
- Adjust to varying workloads
Applications
Model serving enables practical applications such as:
- Conversational AI systems
- Visual recognition services
- Speech processing applications
- Automated analysis tools
- Decision support systems