Peer-to-Peer File Systems Challenges

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• Julien Quintard (University of Cambridge)
• Tuesday 17 June 2008, 14:30-15:30
• Room FW11, Computer Laboratory, William Gates Building.

If you have a question about this talk, please contact Pedro Brandao.

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Abstract:

This talk will give an overview of the challenges related to peer-to-peer storage systems, especially large-scale peer-to-peer file systems.

Such challenges include:

• Routing messages within an overlay network;
• Storing objects in a reliable way;
• Ensuring users security and privacy;
• Enabling users to perform administrative tasks;
• etc.

Bio:

Julien is a PhD Student in the Opera group under the supervision of Pr. Jean Bacon and member of Jesus College.

Julien holds a Diplôme d’Ingenieur from the EPITA Grande École and a Master from the Université Pierre & Marie Curie obtained through a joint-degree programme.

His research interests are in the area of operating systems design and large-scale distributed systems, especially peer-to-peer file systems.

His research is funded by the Cambridge European Trust, EPSRC and Microsoft Research.

In his spare time, when not working an educational projects , he enjoys playing football and tennis for his College as well as rowing and playing cricket from time to time.

You can see more in Julien’s page .

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