Advanced Computer Performance Modeling and Simulation (Hardcover)

Hardcover. Addresses the major issues involved in computer design and architectures. Dealing primarily with theory, tools, and techniques as related to advanced computer systems, it provides tutorials and surveys and relates new important research results. Each chapter provides background information, describes and analyzes important work done in the field, and provides important direction to the reader on future work and further readings. The topics covered include hierarchical design schemes, parallel and distributed modeling and simulation, parallel simulation tools and techniques, theoretical models for formal and performance modeling, and performance evaluation techniques. Addressing issues involved in computer design and architecture, this text deals the with theory, tools and techniques related to advanced computer systems. Topics covered include: hierarchical design schemes; parallel and distributed modelling and simulation; and parallel simulation tools. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…