High-Performance User-Space Protocol Stack: Balancing Performance and Generality

Learn about a high-performance user-space protocol stack built on DPDK in this technical presentation that addresses the challenges of balancing network performance and versatility in modern data centers. Explore how increasing network bandwidth demands of up to 400 Gbit/s are pushing the limits of traditional kernel protocol stacks, which often struggle to meet high-performance requirements despite their general-purpose design. Discover an innovative solution that achieves significant performance improvements without requiring application modifications, while supporting acceleration for various network models including Redis and MySQL. Examine real-world deployment results and gain insights into the future development trajectory of this protocol stack through detailed case studies and practical implementation examples.