Cloud storage has become an important part of both the way that modern compute clouds are built and the service that they provide for users. This tutorial will explain what cloud storage systems have in common and what makes each one different, enabling attendees to select or build the right system for their specific needs.
Who should attend:
Primarily, people who wish to implement their own task-specific
cloud storage systems. Secondarily, those who wish to understand
the tradeoffs implicit in existing cloud storage systems.
Topics include:
Types of cloud storage: service for a cloud provider, service for cloud users, or service for consumers
Tradeoffs between consistency, performance, and availability
Special requirements: security and privacy, legal and regulatory compliance
Common techniques: membership and leader election, consistent hashing, vector clocks, Merkle trees, Bloom filters
Case studies: existing systems representing different tradeoffs and techniques
