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); second term
Prerequisite(s): STATS 3Y03 or IBEHS 4C03
Antirequisite(s): COMPSCI 4E03; not open for students in a Computer Science program
Cross-list(s): COMPSCI 4E03