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Measuring Computer Performanceby David J. Lilja
Cambridge University Press 2000; US$ 49.00
Measuring Computer Performance sets out the fundamental techniques used in analyzing and understanding the performance of computer systems. Throughout the book, the emphasis is on practical methods of measurement, simulation, and analytical modeling. more...
Performance Evaluation and Benchmarkingby Lizy Kurian John
CRC Press 2005; US$ 109.95
For graduate students and industry professionals in computer architecture, computer scientists and electrical engineers working in the US review a number of performance evaluation and benchmarking techniques currently being used in computer architecture research and development. They consider simulation models, real hardware performance evaluation, more...
Queueing Networks and Markov Chainsby Gunter Bolch; Stefan Greiner; Hermann de Meer; Kishor Shridharbhai Trivedi
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2006; US$ 178.00
Critically acclaimed text for computer performance analysis--now in its second edition The Second Edition of this now-classic text provides a current and thorough treatment of queueing systems, queueing networks, continuous and discrete-time Markov chains, and simulation. Thoroughly updated with new content, as well as new problems and worked examples, the text offers readers both the theory and practical guidance needed to conduct performance and reliability evaluations of computer, communication, and manufacturing systems. Starting with basic probability theory, the text sets the foundation for the more complicated topics of queueing networks and Markov chains, using applications and examples to illustrate key points. Designed to engage... more...
Performance Analysis of Communications Networks and Systemsby Piet Van Mieghem
Cambridge University Press 2006; US$ 53.00
This rigorous and self-contained book describes mathematical and in particular, stochastic methods to assess the performance of networked systems. It concentrates on probability theory, classical theory of stochastic processes and the newer field of physics of networks.Containing problems and solutions, it is ideal for graduate courses in performance analysis. more...
Building a Monitoring Infrastructure with Nagiosby David Josephsen
Pearson Education 2007; US$ 35.99
This is the eBook version of the printed book. Build real-world, end-to-end network monitoring solutions with Nagios This is the definitive guide to building low-cost, enterprise-strength monitoring infrastructures with Nagios, the world’s leading open source monitoring tool. Network monitoring specialist David Josephsen goes far beyond the basics, demonstrating how to use third-party tools and plug-ins to solve the specific problems in your unique environment. Josephsen introduces Nagios “from the ground up,” showing how to plan for success and leverage today’s most valuable monitoring best practices. Then, using practical examples, real directives, and working code, Josephsen presents detailed monitoring... more...
Analyzing Computer System Performance with Perlby Neil J. Gunther
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG 2005; US$ 89.95
This title aims to make analysing computer systems performance understandable and manageable. Gunther presents hands-on techniques and sample PERL scripts using the open source tool Pretty Damn Quick. The text includes numerous examples that address systems of a realistic scale. more...
Computer Systems Performance Evaluation and Predictionby Paul Fortier; Howard Michel
Elsevier 2003; US$ 87.95
Computer Systems Performance Evaluation and Prediction bridges the gap from academic to professional analysis of computer performance. This book makes analytic, simulation and instrumentation based modeling and performance evaluation of computer systems components understandable to a wide audience of computer systems designers, developers, administrators, managers and users. The book assumes familiarity with computer systems architecture, computer systems software, computer networks and mathematics including calculus and linear algebra. � Fills the void between engineering practice and the academic domain's treatment of computer systems performance evaluation and assessment � Provides a single source where the professional or student can... more...
Performance Modeling and Engineeringby Zhen Liu; Cathy H. Xia
Springer 2008; US$ 149.00
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... more...
Data Quality and Record Linkage Techniquesby Thomas N. Herzog; Fritz J. Scheuren; William E. Winkler
Springer 2007; US$ 64.95
This book helps practitioners gain a deeper understanding, at an applied level, of the issues involved in improving data quality through editing, imputation, and record linkage. The first part of the book deals with methods and models. Here, we focus on the Fellegi-Holt edit-imputation model, the Little-Rubin multiple-imputation scheme, and the Fellegi-Sunter record linkage model. Brief examples are included to show how these techniques work. In the second part of the book, the authors present real-world case studies in which one or more of these techniques are used. They cover a wide variety of application areas. These include mortgage guarantee insurance, medical, biomedical, highway safety, and social insurance as well as the construction... more...
Fundamentals of Performance Evaluation of Computer and Telecommunications Systemsby Mohammed S. Obaidat; Noureddine A. Boudriga
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2010; US$ 122.00
The only singular, all-encompassing textbook on state-of-the-art technical performance evaluation Fundamentals of Performance Evaluation of Computer and Telecommunication Systems uniquely presents all techniques of performance evaluation of computers systems, communication networks, and telecommunications in a balanced manner. Written by the renowned Professor Mohammad S. Obaidat and his coauthor Professor Noureddine Boudriga, it is also the only resource to treat computer and telecommunication systems as inseparable issues. The authors explain the basic concepts of performance evaluation, applications, performance evaluation metrics, workload types, benchmarking, and characterization of workload. This is followed by a review of the basics... more...