Performance evaluation of computer systems using discrete event simulation

Abstract

Chapter II This chapter discusses the currently available modeling techniques and the studies conducted using these techniques. Chapter III It presents a performance evaluation of Batch and Time-sharing systems. The chapter also includes a discussion on discrete event simulation models and the routines used to represent these models. Chapter IV Introduces new job routing policies using time and queue thresholding techniques. Chapter V Analyzes the performance of a drum storage unit. It has been observed that the paging organization of data performs better than the traditional file system. The SLTF (Shortest-Latency-Time-First) scheduling policy shows a marked improvement over the FIFO (First-In-First-Out) policy. All programs for the models are written in PASCAL and executed on a DEC 10/90 machine. Chapter VI Summarizes the entire work and provides suggestions for further investigation.