Semeru - A Memory-Disaggregated Managed Runtime

Explore a conference talk on Semeru, a distributed JVM designed to enhance performance of managed cloud applications in memory-disaggregated environments. Delve into the innovative features of Semeru, including its universal Java heap, distributed garbage collection, and efficient swap system. Learn how these components work together to improve execution of managed language programs in resource-disaggregated architectures. Discover the challenges faced by current disaggregation systems when handling applications with poor locality, such as those subject to periodic garbage collection. Examine the promising results of Semeru's evaluation on widely-deployed systems and gain insights into its potential impact on datacenter application performance.