Orion - A Distributed File System for Non-Volatile Main Memory and RDMA-Capable Networks

Explore a conference talk from USENIX FAST '19 that introduces Orion, a distributed file system designed for non-volatile main memory (NVMM) and RDMA-capable networks. Delve into how the emergence of high-performance, byte-addressable NVMMs is prompting system designers to reconsider traditional approaches to distributed file systems. Learn about Orion's clean slate design that leverages NVMM characteristics and high-speed RDMA-based networking to provide high-performance metadata and data access while maintaining NVMM's byte addressability. Discover how Orion achieves performance comparable to local NVMM file systems and significantly outperforms existing distributed file systems. Gain insights into the challenges and solutions for optimizing distributed file systems in the era of NVMM and high-speed networks.