P4xos: consensus as a network service

In this paper, we explore how a programmable forwarding plane offered by a new breed of network switches might naturally accelerate consensus protocols, specifically focusing on Paxos. The performance of consensus protocols has long been a concern. By implementing Paxos in the forwarding plane, we a...

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Main Authors: Dang, HT, Bressana, P, Wang, H, Lee, KS, Zilberman, N, Hakim, W, Canini, M, Pedone, F, Soule, R
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers 2020