USENIX Courses

What SRE Could Be - Systems Reliability Engineering

Explore the evolution of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) and its potential future as a systems thinking-based discipline for managing complex software production environments.

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

SRE in Enterprise

Explore challenges and solutions for adopting Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) in enterprise environments, based on insights from Google Cloud experts and a new O'Reilly report.

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

An SRE Guide to Linux Kernel Upgrades

Demystifying Linux kernel releases: Learn to safely and timely update your systems, balancing security patches with stability concerns for high-profile services and applications.

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

Understanding and Reducing Online Misinformation Across 16 Countries on Six Continents

Explore global misinformation trends, predictors of susceptibility, and effective interventions across 16 countries. Learn about cognitive styles, motivations, and strategies to combat false information online.

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

Surprise-Inspired Networking

Explore the future of networking with a focus on edge computing and the value of new information. Insights on synthesizing data at the network edge for innovative system designs.

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

A Postmortem of SRE Interviewing

Insights from 110+ SRE interviews: improving the hiring process for all parties involved, from application to offer acceptance, with practical tips for candidates and companies.

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

Taking the 737 to the Max

Explore Boeing's decision-making process for the 737 MAX, examining key choices and their consequences to gain insights on effective team decision-making and avoiding critical errors.

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

Using Serverless Functions for Real-time Observability

Explore how serverless functions enhance real-time observability in large-scale systems. Learn about query engine evolution, lambda management challenges, and optimizing performance with cloud storage and parallel workers.

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

LDPC-in-SSD - Making Advanced Error Correction Codes Work Effectively in Solid State Drives

Explore advanced error correction techniques for solid state drives, focusing on LDPC codes to improve reliability while mitigating response time delays in NAND flash memory.

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

Scaling Distributed Machine Learning with the Parameter Server

Explore a framework for distributed machine learning using parameter servers, enabling scalable processing of petabyte-scale data with billions of examples and parameters across various algorithms.

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

CONIKS - Bringing Key Transparency to End Users

Explore CONIKS, an innovative key verification service for end-to-end encrypted communication systems, addressing privacy and efficiency challenges in user key binding consistency and provider auditing.

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

An Introduction to Database as a Service with an Emphasis on OpenStack Using Trove

Explore Database as a Service with OpenStack Trove, covering architecture, benefits, and practical considerations for enterprise adoption. Gain insights into DBaaS implementation and management.

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

It Was Never Going to Work, So Let’s Have Some Tea

Humorous exploration of large system administration challenges, advocating for embracing limitations and focusing on achievable goals instead of unrealistic expectations.

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

3D Tracking via Body Radio Reflections

WiTrack: Innovative system for 3D motion tracking through walls using radio reflections. Achieves high accuracy without wearables, bridging gap between RF localization and motion capture technologies.

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

The Moral Character of Cryptographic Work

Exploring cryptography's political and moral dimensions, emphasizing its power to reshape societal structures and calling for a renewed focus on addressing mass surveillance through innovative research and ethical considerations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk