SFWRENG 4E03 - Performance Analysis of Computer Systems

3 unit(s)

Use of queuing models and simulation to predict computer system performance and find bottlenecks in a system. Types of models, distributions. Markov models. Modelling storage and network behaviour, locks, critical sections, concurrency. Introduction to analytical system reliability.
Three lectures, one tutorial (one hour); first term

Prerequisite(s): One of STATS 2D03, 2MA3, 3N03 or STATS 3Y03

Cross-list(s): COMPSCI 4E03