Measuring Computer Performance: A Practitioner's Guide (Volume 0)

Lilja, David J.

ISBN 10: 0521646707 / ISBN 13: 9780521646703

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2005

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Measuring Computer Performance: A Practitioner's Guide (Volume 0)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521646707
• ISBN 13: 9780521646703
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Measuring Computer Performance sets out the fundamental techniques used in analyzing and understanding the performance of computer systems. The emphasis is on practical methods of measurement, simulation, and analytical modeling. David Lilja discusses performance metrics and provides detailed coverage of the strategies used in benchmark programs. In addition to intuitive explanations of key statistical tools, he describes the general "design of experiments" technique and shows how the maximum amount of information can be obtained with minimum effort. Features include appendices listing common probability distributions and statistical tables and a glossary of important technical terms.

Book Description

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. The author discusses performance metrics and provides detailed coverage of the strategies used in benchmark programs. He gives intuitive explanations of the key statistical tools needed to interpret measured performance data. The book closes with a chapter on the technique of queueing analysis.