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Seeing through hardware counters: a journey to threefold performance increase

The Netflix TechBlog

a contiguous chunk of data (typically 64 bytes on x86 systems) transferred to and from the cache. a usage pattern occurring when 2 cores reading from / writing to unrelated variables that happen to share the same L1 cache line. Cache line is a concept similar to memory page?—?a

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How to Optimize CPU Performance Through Isolation and System Tuning

DZone

CPU isolation and efficient system management are critical for any application which requires low-latency and high-performance computing. These measures are especially important for high-frequency trading systems, where split-second decisions on buying and selling stocks must be made.

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Reinventing virtualization with the AWS Nitro System

All Things Distributed

A great example of this approach to innovation and problem solving is the creation of the AWS Nitro System , the underlying platform for our EC2 instances. Now, with the Nitro System, we can offer the best price performance in the cloud, the most secure environment, and a faster pace of innovation.

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Exploring Operating Systems and Distributions: A Comprehensive Overview

DZone

Operating systems (OS) are the foundation of computers, allowing people to communicate with devices and administer software. From the dawn of computers to the present day, a multitude of operating systems and distributions have emerged to meet the different demands and tastes of users.

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Using Raspberry PI in Virtualization: Unlocking New Possibilities

DZone

Through the use of virtualization technology, multiple operating systems can now run on a single physical machine, revolutionizing the way we use computer hardware.

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Unveiling Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS): The Heartbeat of Modern Embedded Systems

DZone

In the realm of operating systems, the Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) stands out as a specialized player, tailored for applications where timeliness and determinism are paramount. An RTOS is an operating system designed with a specific purpose in mind: to manage hardware resources and execute tasks within a stringent time frame.

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Building Resiliency With Effective Error Management

DZone

Building resilient systems requires comprehensive error management. Errors could occur in any part of the system / or its ecosystem and there are different ways of handling these e.g. Datacenter - data center failure where the whole DC could become unavailable due to power failure, network connectivity failure, environmental catastrophe, etc.

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