Constructing Scalable, Resilient and Consistent Systems with Flexible Paxos

Explore the Flexible Paxos algorithm and its potential to revolutionize distributed systems in this 16-minute Docker conference talk. Delve into the evolution of consensus algorithms, starting with the original Paxos developed in 1998, and learn how Flexible Paxos challenges the traditional requirement of majority agreement in each phase. Discover how this innovative approach can lead to more performant, scalable, and resilient distributed systems. Gain insights into the two-phase protocol, quorum systems, safety considerations, and recovery mechanisms. Understand the implications of asymmetric quorums and how they can be leveraged to optimize system design. By the end of the talk, grasp the significance of Flexible Paxos in constructing scalable, resilient, and consistent systems for modern distributed computing environments.

Intro
Dream of distributed systems
Compromise
Consensus
The Reality
Parttime Parliament
Majority Agreement
What is Paxos
Twophase protocol
quorum
safety
majorities
symmetric
recovery
recovery quorum
conclusion
Questions