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Alibaba Cloud Infrastructure

Jun 11, 2024 · Operations

Highlights of the 4th Open Innovation Network Open‑Source Technology Ecosystem Conference – SONiC Forum and Phoenix Wing Project Launch

The 4th Network Open‑Source Technology Ecosystem Conference in Beijing showcased the SONiC technical forum, launched the Phoenix Wing project, and featured expert talks on large‑scale SRv6 WAN deployment, AI networking, BGP optimizations, P4‑based hyper‑converged gateways, and collaborative round‑table discussions on data‑center and network challenges.

Cloud NetworkingNetwork AutomationOpen Source

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Highlights of the 4th Open Innovation Network Open‑Source Technology Ecosystem Conference – SONiC Forum and Phoenix Wing Project Launch

Tencent Architect

Jan 16, 2024 · Artificial Intelligence

Metis: AI‑Driven In‑Network Regular Expression Enhancement for High‑Performance Traffic Inspection

The article introduces Metis, an AI‑based solution that replaces traditional regular‑expression matching for network traffic inspection, offering faster, more accurate detection, a compact model deployable on resource‑constrained P4 switches, and significant performance and cost benefits for cloud gateway security.

AIP4knowledge distillation

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Metis: AI‑Driven In‑Network Regular Expression Enhancement for High‑Performance Traffic Inspection

Tencent Architect

Mar 16, 2022 · Cloud Computing

Tencent RegionEIP: High‑Performance Networking with X86 & P4

This article explains how Tencent's RegionEIP combines X86‑based load distributors and P4 programmable switches to deliver high‑performance, highly available public network access for cloud services, detailing zone disaster recovery, traffic‑shaping algorithms, four‑level routing priority and port‑redundancy designs.

Cloud NetworkingHigh AvailabilityP4

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Tencent RegionEIP: High‑Performance Networking with X86 & P4

Alibaba Cloud Infrastructure

Dec 27, 2021 · Fundamentals

Advances, Challenges, and Solutions for Programmable Switching ASICs – Alibaba Cloud’s Self‑Developed Compiler

This article reviews the evolution of programmable switching ASICs, outlines three major challenges—chip‑specific language diversity, distributed data‑plane programming, and resource optimization—and presents Alibaba Cloud’s self‑developed compiler as a high‑level solution that boosts development efficiency by up to 78% while cutting chip resource usage by up to 84%.

CompilerData PlaneP4

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Advances, Challenges, and Solutions for Programmable Switching ASICs – Alibaba Cloud’s Self‑Developed Compiler