Performance Modeling and Engineering

Features

• Cover Type: Hard Cover with 224 pages
• Published by: Springer
• Edition: 1st Edition May 19, 2008
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0387793607
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0387793603
• Book Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.7 inches
• Weighs: 1.2 pounds

Product Description


This book presents the latest advances in methodology and techniques of performance modeling and engineering, ranging from theoretical advances to system and architecture developments, from technology to economics, from academic innovations to engineering processes, from statistical analysis to system control, and from enterprise systems to computer networks. The collection promotes innovative research in these emerging topics, bridging the gap between theory and practice, and stimulating the use of these new developments.

Part I focuses on performance design and engineering, introducing new methodologies and considerations including machine learning, network economics, online advertising and performance engineering. Part II concentrates on scheduling and control, covering new developments in Internet traffic routing, network scheduling, and modeling and control of computer systems. Each chapter is self-contained, including both a broad survey of the topic and the technical challenges and solutions.