Hodor - Intra-Process Isolation for High-Throughput Data Plane Libraries

This course teaches how to achieve both safety and performance through intra-process isolation for high-throughput data plane libraries. The learning outcomes include understanding the concept of protected libraries as a new OS abstraction, utilizing Intel's memory protection keys (PKU) for changing permissions, and implementing hardware watchpoints for asynchronous event delivery. The course aims to enhance skills in protecting high-throughput in-memory databases and user-space network stacks efficiently. The teaching method involves presenting research findings and practical implementations. The intended audience includes software developers, system architects, and professionals working with high-performance data center software stacks.