| name | hotstorage |
| description | Writing and formatting guidance for HotStorage (USENIX Workshop on Hot Topics in Storage Systems) papers. Use when drafting, formatting, or submitting to HotStorage 2026. Covers USENIX article class with usenix-2020-09 styling, storage-specific conventions, 12-page limit, and camera-ready preparation. |
HotStorage Writing Guide
HotStorage (Workshop on Hot Topics in Storage Systems) is a CCF-B storage workshop (https://www.usenix.org/conferences/hotstorage). HotStorage is NOT double-blind — author information is included. HotStorage is a venue for innovative storage systems research, focusing on hot topics in storage and file systems.
Document Setup
Template Files
- Template folder:
HotStorage/
- Document class: article with USENIX styling
- Style files:
usenix-2020-09.sty, usenix2019_v3.sty
Required LaTeX Structure
For Submission:
\documentclass[letterpaper,twocolumn,10pt]{article}
\usepackage{usenix-2020-09}
% Optional packages
\usepackage{graphicx}
\usepackage{amsmath}
\usepackage{cite}
\begin{document}
% Title
\title{Your Paper Title}
% Author block
\author{
{\rm Author Name}\\
Institution
\and
{\rm Second Author}\\
Second Institution
}
% Don't print date
\date{}
\maketitle
\begin{abstract}
Your abstract here — summarize contribution and key results.
\end.Abstract}
% Main content
\section{Introduction}
...
% References
\bibliographystyle{plain}
\bibliography{references}
\end{document}
Key Formatting Requirements
- Document class:
article with USENIX styling
- Layout: Two-column (USENIX format)
- Margins: 0.75" sides, 1" top/bottom
- Text width: 7" with 0.33" column gap
- Not anonymous: Author information is included
Page Limits
- 12 pages maximum for HotStorage 2026
- References do NOT count toward page limit
- Supplementary materials may be submitted separately
Submission Requirements
Double-Blind Status
HotStorage is NOT anonymous. Author information should be included in the submission.
Submission Format
- Submit a single PDF file
- Ensure all fonts are embedded
- Use hyperref for clickable links in PDF
- Follow USENIX guidelines
Storage Systems Writing Conventions
Storage Focus
HotStorage papers focus on:
- File systems
- Storage architectures
- Data management
- Emerging storage technologies
Workshop Style
- Shorter, more focused papers
- Novel ideas and preliminary results welcome
- Emphasis on hot topics in storage
Methodology Requirements
- Describe storage system design clearly
- Report performance metrics
- Include workload characterization
- Discuss limitations
Section Ordering (Recommended)
- Abstract — 150 words, highlight key contribution
- Introduction — Problem, motivation, contributions
- Background — Storage context
- Design/Approach — System design
- Evaluation — Results and analysis
- Related Work — Positioning within literature
- Conclusion — Summary
- References
Figure and Table Guidelines
Storage System Figures
- Architecture diagrams
- Performance charts
- Trace visualizations
- Use vector graphics (PDF)
Table Best Practices
- Clear headers with units
- Highlight best results
- Include performance metrics
Reference Format
\bibliographystyle{plain}
\bibliography{references}
- Plain bibliography style
- Numbered citations
Camera-Ready Preparation
- Verify PDF compliance with USENIX requirements
- Include all author information
- Ensure page numbers are correct
- Submit through USENIX submission system
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Using wrong document class
- Exceeding 12-page limit
- Non-embedded fonts in PDF
- Missing abstract
Useful Resources
