Designing high performance data access systems: invited talk abstract

ABSTRACT

In this talk, I discuss practical approaches to designing high performance data access systems and how design choices impact performance measurement methodology. The xrootd data access system is used as an example of how far the performance curve can be pushed, invariable tradeoffs that occur, and when one should stop pursuing the ultimate ideal.

INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  C. Computer Systems Organization
  C.4 PERFORMANCE OF SYSTEMS
      Subjects: Design studies

General Terms:
Algorithms, Design, Measurement, Performance

Keywords:
architecture, performance, servers, xrootd