Leading authorities deliver the commandments for designing high-speed networks There are no end of books touting the virtues of one or another high-speed networking technology, but until now, there were none offering networking professionals a framework for choosing and integrating the best ones for their organization's networking needs. Written by two world-renowned experts in the field of high-speed network design, this book outlines a total strategy for designing high-bandwidth, low-latency systems. Using real-world implementation examples to illustrate their points, the authors cover all aspects of network design, including network components, network architectures, topologies, protocols, application interactions, and more.

"Low Latency, High Performance: Cloud Gaming" is an in-depth look at one of the most groundbreaking and game-changing trends of our time. Deep dive into the world of cloud gaming in this book. Cloud gaming is where the digital frontier meets cutting edge technology to give gamers a smooth, engaging, and high-performance gaming experience. It looks at the important parts of cloud gaming that make it a game-changer, as well as the problems and ways to solve them that make its future possible. Cloud gaming is an amazing piece of technology that has changed how we play and connect with our favorite video games. This change is not just a trend; it's a paradigm shift that has freed players from the chains of expensive hardware and large downloads. But what makes the best cloud gaming services stand out is that they can offer low latency and good performance. This is what this book is all about. Low latency is important for games that feels responsive. It's how long it takes for the player's actions to show up on the screen. It's very important to be quick when you're cloud gaming, where your games are stored on remote computers and streamed to your device. The article "Low Latency, High Performance: Cloud Gaming" talks about the technical side of data centers, network connectivity, and the hardware needs that help lower latency so that players can get responses almost instantly. In cloud gaming, getting high speed isn't just about graphics; it's about the whole experience. The book goes into detail about how cloud gaming providers use AI and machine learning to make games look amazing, how they use GPUs to make games run faster, and how they use advanced compression methods to send data more efficiently. When you put these techniques together, you get the best game experience ever, even on devices that aren't very powerful. Concerns about security and privacy have never been more important, and the book talks about these important parts of cloud gaming. This article talks about how to keep user data safe in the cloud gaming infrastructure and how to find a good balance between security measures and game performance. This book also talks about user experience. It talks about things like making interfaces that work on different devices, cross-platform games, personalization, and gamification, all of which make gaming more fun and easy to use. The book also talks about how business models and market trends are changing in cloud games. The effects of pay-per-use and subscription-based services on the game business are looked at. It looks at new trends and makes predictions about what the future holds for this area that is changing so quickly. Case studies and success stories give readers useful information about the things that early adopters of cloud gaming did well and the problems they had to deal with. Whether you're a business owner, a developer, or just a gamer, these real-life cases can teach you something.

How prepared are you to build fast and efficient web applications? This eloquent book provides what every web developer should know about the network, from fundamental limitations that affect performance to major innovations for building even more powerful browser applications—including HTTP 2.0 and XHR improvements, Server-Sent Events (SSE), WebSocket, and WebRTC. Author Ilya Grigorik, a web performance engineer at Google, demonstrates performance optimization best practices for TCP, UDP, and TLS protocols, and explains unique wireless and mobile network optimization requirements. You’ll then dive into performance characteristics of technologies such as HTTP 2.0, client-side network scripting with XHR, real-time streaming with SSE and WebSocket, and P2P communication with WebRTC. Deliver superlative TCP, UDP, and TLS performance Speed up network performance over 3G/4G mobile networks Develop fast and energy-efficient mobile applications Address bottlenecks in HTTP 1.x and other browser protocols Plan for and deliver the best HTTP 2.0 performance Enable efficient real-time streaming in the browser Create efficient peer-to-peer videoconferencing and low-latency applications with real-time WebRTC transports

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 36th International Conference on High Performance Computing, ISC High Performance 2021, held virtually in June/July 2021. The 24 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 74 submissions. The papers cover a broad range of topics such as architecture, networks, and storage; machine learning, AI, and emerging technologies; HPC algorithms and applications; performance modeling, evaluation, and analysis; and programming environments and systems software.

This book constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of 13 workshops held at the 34th International ISC High Performance 2019 Conference, in Frankfurt, Germany, in June 2019: HPC I/O in the Data Center (HPC-IODC), Workshop on Performance & Scalability of Storage Systems (WOPSSS), Workshop on Performance & Scalability of Storage Systems (WOPSSS), 13th Workshop on Virtualization in High-Performance Cloud Computing (VHPC '18), 3rd International Workshop on In Situ Visualization: Introduction and Applications, ExaComm: Fourth International Workshop on Communication Architectures for HPC, Big Data, Deep Learning and Clouds at Extreme Scale, International Workshop on OpenPOWER for HPC (IWOPH18), IXPUG Workshop: Many-core Computing on Intel, Processors: Applications, Performance and Best-Practice Solutions, Workshop on Sustainable Ultrascale Computing Systems, Approximate and Transprecision Computing on Emerging Technologies (ATCET), First Workshop on the Convergence of Large Scale Simulation and Artificial Intelligence, 3rd Workshop for Open Source Supercomputing (OpenSuCo), First Workshop on Interactive High-Performance Computing, Workshop on Performance Portable Programming Models for Accelerators (P^3MA). The 48 full papers included in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected. They cover all aspects of research, development, and application of large-scale, high performance experimental and commercial systems. Topics include HPC computer architecture and hardware; programming models, system software, and applications; solutions for heterogeneity, reliability, power efficiency of systems; virtualization and containerized environments; big data and cloud computing; and artificial intelligence.

This book constitutes revised selected papers from 7 workshops that were held in conjunction with the ISC High Performance 2016 conference in Frankfurt, Germany, in June 2016. The 45 papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected for inclusion in this book. They stem from the following workshops: Workshop on Exascale Multi/Many Core Computing Systems, E-MuCoCoS; Second International Workshop on Communication Architectures at Extreme Scale, ExaComm; HPC I/O in the Data Center Workshop, HPC-IODC; International Workshop on OpenPOWER for HPC, IWOPH; Workshop on the Application Performance on Intel Xeon Phi – Being Prepared for KNL and Beyond, IXPUG; Workshop on Performance and Scalability of Storage Systems, WOPSSS; and International Workshop on Performance Portable Programming Models for Accelerators, P3MA.

An in-depth guide covering system architecture, low-latency strategies, risk management, and machine learning for experienced programmers looking to enter the financial industry and build high-performance trading systems Key Features Get started with building financial trading systems Focus on scalability, architecture, and implementing low-latency network communication in C++ Optimize code and use parallel computing techniques for better performance Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionUnlock the secrets of the finance industry and dive into the world of high-performance trading systems with C++ High Performance for Financial Systems. Trading systems are the backbone of the financial world, and understanding how to build them for optimal performance is crucial for success. If you've ever dreamt of creating scalable and cutting-edge financial software, this guide is your key to success. A cornerstone of this book is its coverage of system design and architecture. The book starts by outlining the role of C++ in finance and trading. You'll learn the principles and methodologies behind building systems that can handle vast amounts of data, execute complex trading strategies with ease, and maintain the highest levels of reliability. Armed with this knowledge, you'll be equipped to tackle even the most challenging trading scenarios. In the fast-paced world of finance, every millisecond counts. This book delves into low-latency strategies that will enable your trading systems to react with lightning speed. You’ll also learn the art of reducing latency, optimizing code, and leveraging the latest hardware and software techniques to gain a competitive edge in the market. By the end of this book, you’ll be well-versed in architecting a financial trading system as well as advanced strategies and new industry trends.What you will learn Design architecture for scalable financial trading systems Understand strategies for low-latency trading and high-frequency trading Discover how to implement machine learning algorithms for financial data analysis Understand risk management techniques for financial trading systems Explore advanced topics in finance and trading, including machine learning for algorithmic trading and portfolio optimization Get up to speed with best practices for developing financial trading systems with C++ Who this book is for This book is for experienced C++ developers who want to enter the finance industry and learn how trading systems work. It is also suitable for quantitative analysts, financial engineers, and anyone interested in building scalable and robust trading systems. The book assumes familiarity with the C++ programming language, data structures, and algorithms. Additionally, readers should have a basic understanding of finance and trading concepts, such as market data, trading strategies, and risk management.