USENIX Courses

Shoal - A Network Architecture for Disaggregated Racks

Innovative network architecture for disaggregated racks using fast circuit switches, offering high density and performance with lower power consumption. Addresses unique challenges in connecting dense clusters of compute, memory, and storage blades.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Understanding Lifecycle Management Complexity of Datacenter Topologies

Explores lifecycle management complexity of datacenter topologies, comparing Clos and expander graphs. Introduces FatClique, a new topology combining wiring simplicity and expandability, with insights on deployment and expansion costs.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Monoxide - Scale Out Blockchains with Asynchronous Consensus Zones

Explores Asynchronous Consensus Zones to scale blockchain systems linearly, introducing eventual atomicity and Chu-ko-nu mining for improved throughput and security without compromising decentralization.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

NetBouncer - Active Device and Link Failure Localization in Data Center Networks

Active probing system for accurate failure localization in data centers. Detects device and link failures, integrates domain knowledge with machine learning for high accuracy and resilience to data inconsistency.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Hyperscan - A Fast Multi-pattern Regex Matcher for Modern CPUs

Efficient regular expression matching for network security using graph decomposition and SIMD acceleration, improving performance of applications like Snort by 8.7x on real traffic.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Solving All the Problems with systemd

Explore systemd's advanced features for flexible service management, combining traditional and container-like approaches for optimal system control and security.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

SRE and DevOps at a Startup

Exploring SRE and DevOps implementation strategies for startups, comparing centralized and distributed team approaches, and discussing challenges and lessons learned.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Deploying SRE Training Best Practices to Production - What We Learned

Explore best practices for SRE training, including sequential learning, hands-on experiences, and continuous education. Learn from Google's insights on building effective SRE teams and fostering a culture of reliability.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Canarying Well - Lessons Learned from Canarying Large Populations

Explore canarying best practices, pitfalls, and strategies for safe production changes. Learn to balance priorities, handle diverse scenarios, and implement effective canary processes in software deployment.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

SRE Theory vs. Practice - A Song of Ice and TireFire

Humorous talk contrasting idealized SRE practices with real-world challenges. Speakers debunk perfect environments, offering practical insights and relatable experiences for SRE professionals.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Availability, Latency, and Cost - Withstanding Regional Outages

Explore Netflix's multi-region strategy for improved availability and latency, including algebraic models, incident management, and design considerations for efficient failovers and user steering.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

The Guard's Dilemma - Efficient Code-Reuse Attacks Against Intel SGX

Explores novel exploitation techniques against Intel SGX, demonstrating vulnerabilities in enclave code without requiring kernel privileges or crashes, even with existing randomization approaches.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Unveiling and Quantifying Facebook Exploitation of Sensitive Personal Data for Advertising Purposes

Unveils Facebook's exploitation of sensitive user data for advertising, quantifying its prevalence and discussing privacy implications under GDPR. Proposes a browser extension for user awareness.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Efail - Breaking S-MIME and OpenPGP Email Encryption Using Exfiltration Channels

Uncovers vulnerabilities in OpenPGP and S/MIME email encryption standards, demonstrating how malleability gadgets can be exploited to reveal encrypted content through exfiltration channels in various email clients.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

GAZELLE - A Low Latency Framework for Secure Neural Network Inference

Efficient framework for secure neural network inference combining homomorphic encryption and two-party computation, outperforming existing systems in speed while preserving privacy for cloud-based machine learning.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk