LISA (Large Installation System Administration) Conference Talks & Presentations

USENIX

Named Data Networking

Explore Named Data Networking's potential to replace TCP, its architectural advantages, and data-centric security approach in this insightful presentation by networking experts.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

USENIX

Release Engineering Best Practices at Google

Explore Google's release engineering practices, including bazel usage, branching strategies, and automated systems. Learn about disciplines, philosophies, and techniques for improving release processes.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

USENIX

Efficiently Backing Up Terabytes of Data with PgBackRest

Explore efficient PostgreSQL backup solutions with PgBackRest, featuring checksums, compression, parallel transfer, and more. Learn about its design, features, and practical applications for large-scale databases.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

USENIX

SRE in the Small and in the Large

Explore SRE principles applicable to organizations of all sizes, from startups to tech giants. Learn key practices for system reliability, scalability, and efficient operations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

USENIX

Network-Based LUKS Volume Decryption with Tang

Network-based LUKS volume decryption using Tang: a solution for secure, automated server disk encryption at scale. Enables unattended boot in secure environments while protecting data at rest from unauthorized access.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

USENIX

The Devopsification of Windows Server 2016

Explore Windows Server 2016's DevOps-centric features, including NanoServer, DSC, OneGet, and containers. Learn how these innovations enable cloud-paced workflows and enhance security, deployment, and management.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

USENIX

Building a Billion User Load Balancer

Discover Facebook's innovative load balancing techniques for handling over 1.3 billion users, improving performance, managing capacity, and enhancing reliability across global infrastructure.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

USENIX

The Cornerstone for Cybersecurity - Cryptographic Standards

Introduction to NIST cryptographic standards, their applications in cybersecurity, and future challenges including quantum threats, transitions, and lightweight cryptography for constrained devices.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

USENIX

Why You Should Burn Down Your Datacenter

Explore datacenter optimization challenges, integrating infrastructure management with power, space, and cooling systems. Learn about industrial controls and their limitations in this thought-provoking talk.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

USENIX

Can Infrastructure as Code Apply to Bare Metal?

Explore applying Infrastructure as Code principles to bare metal environments, addressing challenges and showcasing proven techniques for secure and resilient physical infrastructure automation.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

USENIX

Lessons Learned from a Ransomware Attack

Comprehensive analysis of a real-world ransomware attack on a school district, covering timeline, damage, recovery, and preventive measures for future cybersecurity preparedness.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

USENIX

Beyond Firefighter vs. Safety Matches - Growing the DevSecOps Pipeline

Explore strategies for balancing specialization and generalization in DevSecOps talent development, addressing challenges in modern systems development, operations, and security.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

USENIX

Computing Performance - On the Horizon

Explore future computing performance trends in processors, memory, storage, networking, and cloud technologies, with insights on emerging innovations and their potential impact.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

USENIX

Kind Engineering - How to Engineer Kindness

Explore practical strategies for fostering kindness in software engineering, covering code reviews, psychological safety, feedback, and workplace honesty to create happier teams and companies.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

USENIX

The Remote Working Security Conundrum - What Is Reasonably Secure Anyway?

Explore challenges and solutions for securing remote work environments, from physical security to application layer, with focus on novel technologies and practical approaches.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk