Systems & networking
Researching next-generation systems and networks that power reliable, scalable, and efficient computing.
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Unearthing Concurrency Bugs in Cloud-Scale Distributed Systems
Users demand for 24/7 dependability of cloud services. Unfulfilled dependability is costly, yet, there are complex challenges to reach an ideal dependability. Behind cloud computing is a collection of hundreds of complex systems written in…
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A New Approach to Network Functions
Modern networks do far more than just deliver packets, and provide network functions — including firewalls, caches, and WAN optimizers – that are crucial for scaling networks, ensuring security and enabling new applications. Network functions…
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Azure Virtual Filtering Platform (VFP)
The Azure Virtual Filtering Platform (VFP) is Azure’s software defined networking vswitch, enabling us to provide core SDN functionality for Azure networking services. VFP is a programmable switch that exposes an easy-to-program abstract interface to…