CS 6410: Advanced Systems

Cross-Listing: Not cross-listed.

An advanced course in systems, emphasizing contemporary research in distributed systems. Topics may include communication mechanisms, consistency in distributed systems, fault-tolerance, knowledge and knowledge-based protocols, performance, scheduling, concurrency control, and authentication and security issues.

Offered: Fall and Spring

Prerequisites: CS 4410 or permission of instructor.

Grade options: Letter or S/U

Credit hours: 4

Recent offerings:

• http://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs6410/2009fa
• http://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs6410/2008fa
  • Fred Schneider
• http://www.cs.cornell.edu/courses/cs614/2007fa
  • Ken Birman