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Andras A, 
Belmiro Moreira, 
Frank Volkmer, and 4 others are discussing. 
Nicola Chiapolini 8:52 am on September 22, 2010 Permalink |
A fun presentation but probably helpful to understand cryptography nevertheless. I would propose to give a short introduction into hand-cyphers and how to properly break some simple ones. (As for example the HTML-riddle of our security exercises)
If anyone is able to help this could be extended with an explanation of modern algorithms as well.
Andres Abad Rodriguez 9:48 am on September 24, 2010 Permalink |
Hi all!
I could do a bit more extended presentation about metrics, but I could also prepare other topics. I could do a presentation about SCRUM (an Agile framework), too.
Carlos Garcia Fernandez 1:15 pm on October 11, 2010 Permalink |
Hi all,
As we presented as well in the CSC.
Luigi and me can make a presentation about virtualization
Our virtualization approach is different from the one taught in the school. So we could talk from the experience of a whole process of Server Virtualization:
-Explanation of the whole cycle could be provided, as well as lab demostrations for some parts
Nicola Chiapolini 7:56 am on October 18, 2010 Permalink |
Another topic I would consider interesting are myths in computer science/IT. I think in physics groups a lot of “rules” exist that are based on outdated information and beliefs.
This could probably be combined with an introduction to empirical software engineering.
I can not give such a presentation myself, but would be interested in attending one.
Imon Banerjee 4:10 pm on October 19, 2010 Permalink |
Hi all,
I can give a presentation on Performance Benchmarking framework. It would be a short description of the performance benchmarking test as well as description of the common framework for the test which is now on the developing phase. This tool to a certain limit automated the performance benchmarking test.
I hope that it will really interesting for you all.
Frank Volkmer 5:17 pm on October 19, 2010 Permalink |
Hi there,
I would like to do an expanded follow up of my talk at the CSC covering for example some of the following topics:
Maybe if someone is willing to work with me on this topic.
Belmiro Moreira 1:17 pm on November 3, 2010 Permalink |
Hello,
I propose a lecture about Cloud Computing.
Title:
Cloud Computing for HEP.
Objectives:
Understand what is Cloud Computing – its characteristics and applications;
Identify the different types of Cloud Computing;
Understand the role of the virtualization in Cloud Computing;
Understand what is the gain/lose with the Cloud.
Study a real example – lxCloud as the first instance of the CERN Cloud.
Contents:
What is Cloud computing? – definition(s) / key features / examples;
IaaS / PaaS / SaaS – examples;
Cloud interfaces. Standards?
Clouds models (public, private, hybrid);
Virtualization as the key enabler of cloud computing – at least for IaaS;
Virtualization benefits;
Virtualization examples at CERN – Service consolidation project / CernVM;
Virtualization technologies (KVM, XEN, Hyper-V as examples);
(Study of a real example)
IaaS at cern (lxclould as the first instance of the CERN Cloud);
The challenges of a big environment;
Image provisioning (OpenNebula and pVMO as examples);
Image distribution (different options…);
Monitoring;
VM recycling;
Performance expected / measurements;
Cloud Manager (ISF as example);
Andras A 8:27 pm on November 7, 2010 Permalink |
I could talk about distributed version control systems (like git and mercurial), explain how they work, what is different from svn.
In the past years these distributed systems are gaining momentum and represent the latest generation of version control systems. I think it is worth to know how they work or at least how to use them, both for physicists and it people. My focus is different from Frank’s because I really want to look under the hood.