What is batch inference in SageMaker?

Updated May 5, 2026

Short answer

Batch inference processes large datasets offline instead of real-time predictions.

Deep explanation

SageMaker Batch Transform runs predictions on large datasets stored in S3 without requiring a live endpoint, making it cost-efficient for bulk processing.

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