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How to survive nuclear attacks, the NSA, and major brain surgery: the Internet core router survival guide

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Student Industry Seminar Series

 

Michaelmas Term 2013

 

Week 7

 

Date:               27th November 2013

Time:               1pm

Venue:             Department of Computer Science, Lecture Theatre A, Wolfson Building

Speaker:          Simon Chatterjee (Ensoft Ltd)

 

Title:                How to survive nuclear attacks, the NSA, and major brain surgery: the Internet core router survival guide

Abstract:

The code that runs today's multi-terabit Internet core routers has to thrive in a uniquely hostile environment, from active vandalism to major software upgrades, all without missing a beat. This accessible talk will cover some of the novel techniques and technologies used.

The code that runs today's multi-terabit Internet core routers has to thrive in a uniquely hostile environment, from active vandalism to major software upgrades, all without missing a beat. This accessible talk will cover some of the novel techniques and technologies used.

The presenter is CTO of Ensoft Ltd, whose experience includes helping to bring into existence the Guinness Book of Records' "World's Highest Capacity Internet Router".


Free food and refreshments will also be provided.