CIS 607         Current and Future Internet Technologies

Course Description

In this seminar, we will review and discuss research papers from top-tier networking, systems, and measurement conferences, with an emphasis on the current and future technologies in the Internet. In each session, one student will lead the discussion by presenting a paper or two. All other students should read the paper prior to class and actively contribute to the discussion in class.

Instructor

Ram Durairajan, ram AT cs dot uoregon dot edu

Lectures and Labs

Prerequisites

• Some background in networking (e.g., CIS 432) and/or artificial intelligence (e.g., CIS 471/571), or consent of instructor is required to enroll in this course.

Textbooks and Readings

• (Required) We will use a number of relevant research papers from different systems and networking conferences including SIGCOMM, IMC, NSDI, OSDI, SOSP, and SIGKDD. Research papers will posted in Canvas.

Major Topics

• Multi-cloud Computing
• Internet Data Science
• Cyberattacks
• Web3, Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
• AIOps and Network Automation
• Programmable Dataplanes

Expected Learning Outcomes

This course continues development of the basic concepts and practices of Internet technologies. The primary topics are familiarity with the tools, techniques, applications, and case studies.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

• understand application of various Internet technologies;
• understand their current and future implications; and
• practice the art of reading, writing and critiquing research papers.

Acquired Skills

Upon successful completion of the course, students will have acquired the following skills:

• be able to understand the Internet's evolving landscape;
• be able to understand research, ethical and societal issues in the Internet; and
• be able to present research papers.

Course Requirements and Grading

This course will be taught in-person. See Canvas for details.

Grading will be P/NP.