Persistent Memory Technology: Fundamentals and Deployment

Modern computing demands faster data access than traditional storage can provide, making persistent memory a critical bridge in the memory hierarchy. This course introduces the core concepts of persistent memory technology and provides the foundational knowledge needed to deploy it effectively in modern environments. You will move from understanding basic hardware characteristics to exploring persistent data structures, enabling you to design systems that maintain data integrity across power cycles without sacrificing speed. What you'll learn: - Understand the fundamental architecture of persistent memory and its role in the modern memory hierarchy - Configure hardware environments and operating system support for Direct Access (DAX) modes - Apply transactional programming concepts to ensure data atomicity and consistency - Differentiate between volatile and persistent memory libraries for various use cases - Practice using industry-standard tools like the Persistent Memory Development Kit (PMDK) - Explore modern developments such as CXL (Compute Express Link) and their impact on memory-centric computing The curriculum begins with essential terminology and hardware foundations before progressing through software configuration, programming models, and advanced library usage for persistent objects. This course is designed for software developers, system architects, and IT professionals who are new to persistent memory and want a solid technical foundation. Start building faster and more resilient applications by mastering persistent memory today.