The Future of the Desktop Is on Hypervisor Powered Containers
Explore desktop containers using Xen hypervisor, comparing to Docker and LXC. Learn about implementation, benefits, challenges, and future prospects for improved system isolation and security.
FreeBSD Bhyve Intro
Introduction to FreeBSD's bhyve hypervisor: history, supported guests, components, running Windows, future work, and challenges in virtualization technology.
VM Block Error Injection - A Novel Approach for Testing Linux Storage
Explore VM block error injection for testing Linux storage, covering its importance, challenges, and benefits over traditional methods. Learn about a proof-of-concept implementation in QEMU.
DAING - A Monitoring Stack for Datacentres
Explore a comprehensive monitoring stack for datacentres using Icinga, Netbox, Ansible, and Grafana. Learn to document, manage, and monitor infrastructure at scale in this hands-on lab session.
Getting Started with LinuxBoot Firmware on AArch64 Server
Explore LinuxBoot implementation on AArch64 servers, covering overview, QEMU demonstration, and kernel decompression challenges. Learn to configure, inject, and debug LinuxBoot for AArch64 systems.
Send in the Chown - Systemd Containers in User Namespaces
Explore systemd containers in user namespaces, focusing on security features for better isolation and deployment of systemd-based workloads in Kubernetes environments.
Kernel Testing with KUnit - Bridging the Gap
Explore KUnit for Linux kernel testing, comparing it with other tools, and learn about test result standardization, QEMU support, and techniques for testing complex kernel code.
Building an Ephemeral World
Explore tools for creating ephemeral workloads: ImageBuilder for Linux images and Buildah for containers. Learn strengths, weaknesses, and security practices for modern, short-lived compute environments.
NorNet – A Linux- and Open-Source-Software-Based International Platform for Networking Research
Explore NorNet, an open Internet testbed for multi-homed systems research. Learn about advanced Linux features, multi-path transport, and guidelines for utilizing multi-homing in your own projects.
Designing High Performance React Applications
Optimize React app performance with Core Web Vitals, efficient bundling, virtualization, and rendering patterns. Learn automatic batching, SSR, and server components in React 18.
Containers & Changing Server Landscape
Explore the future of containers, their impact on servers, and Microsoft's open-source approach with industry experts from CoreOS and Azure.
Chasing Performance Phantoms
Explore hidden performance culprits in code and learn techniques to detect and eliminate them, focusing on VM pauses, garbage collection, and ecosystem factors.
The Software Defined Datacenter
Explore the software-defined datacenter's role in modern IT, covering virtualization, standardization, and cost savings for businesses adapting to cloud demands.
A Trusted Trip in the Cloud - Working with Trusted Hardware
Exploring trusted computing in cloud environments using TPM 2.0. Discusses practical challenges and experiences in setting up a secure cloud infrastructure with remote attestation and evolving open-source software.
Why You Should Compile Your Code into Web Assembly
Explore WebAssembly's potential for portable, secure, and fast runtime execution across diverse architectures. Learn about its MVP, roadmap, and practical applications beyond browsers.
QEmu in-the-loop Development
Explore QEmu for embedded software development, enabling rapid iteration while closely simulating target hardware. Learn to overcome challenges and leverage tools for efficient cross-architecture development.
Boostache Exposed - The Internals of Boost's Template Engine
Explore Boostache's architecture, including parser, compiler, virtual machine, and data model infrastructure. Learn techniques for implementing template engines and adapting to various data models in C++11.
How SAP is Using Python to Test Its Database SAP HANA
Insights into SAP's large-scale Python-based testing infrastructure for SAP HANA, covering scaling challenges, optimizations, and the use of Linux Containers for improved automated testing and quality assurance.
Infrastructure Design Patterns with Python, Buildbot, and Linux Containers
Explore infrastructure design patterns using Python, Buildbot, and Linux Containers for enterprise solutions beyond CI, including license management and application deployment.
Building a Just-in-Time Python FaaS Platform with Unikraft
Explore Unikraft's unikernel technology for building efficient, specialized Python FaaS platforms with fast boot times, small footprints, and enhanced security, integrated with major orchestration frameworks.
The Art and the Science of Designing a Mission Critical SQL Server Solution
Explore mission-critical SQL Server design archetypes, selecting optimal features for high availability and scalability. Learn best practices and real-world advice for robust database system implementation.