Performance Evaluation, Volumes 27/28

Volumes 27/28, October 1996

Performance 1996, IFIP, Lausanne, October 1996

Opening

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  Miklós Telek, András Pfening:
  Performance Analysis of Markov Regenerative Reward Models. Perform. Evaluation 27/28(4): 1-18 (1996)
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  Michael Greenwald:
  Practical Algorithms for Self Scaling Histograms or Better than Average Data Collection. Perform. Evaluation 27/28(4): 19-40 (1996)

ATM Networks

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  Hideyuki Shimonishi, Tetsuya Takine, Masayuki Murata, Hideo Miyahara:
  Performance Analysis of Fast Reservation Protocol in ATM Networks with Arbitrary Topologies. Perform. Evaluation 27/28(4): 41-69 (1996)
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  Koenraad Laevens, Herwig Bruneel:
  Discrete-Time Queueing Models with Feedback for Input-Buffered ATM Switches. Perform. Evaluation 27/28(4): 71-87 (1996)
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  Nils Björkman, Alexander Latour-Henner, Aziz Miah, Simon Crosby, Ian M. Leslie, M. Davey, Raymond Russell, Fergal Toomey:
  Exploring the Queueing Behaviour of ATM Switches. Perform. Evaluation 27/28(4): 89-98 (1996)

Queuing Theory I

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  Dick H. J. Epema:
  Joint Queue-Lengths and Sojourn-Time Distributions in a General Preemptive Feedback Queue. Perform. Evaluation 27/28(4): 99-116 (1996)
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  Lalita A. Kulkarni, San-qi Li:
  Transient Behaviour of Queueing Systems with Correlated Traffic. Perform. Evaluation 27/28(4): 117-145 (1996)
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  P. S. Ansell, Kevin D. Glazebrook, Isi Mitrani:
  Server Allocation Subject to Variance Constraints. Perform. Evaluation 27/28(4): 147-158 (1996)
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  Stephan Robert, Jean-Yves Le Boudec:
  On a Markov Modulated Chain Exhibiting Self-Similarities over Finite Timescale. Perform. Evaluation 27/28(4): 159-173 (1996)

Systems and Architecture I

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  Hanoch Levy, Robert J. T. Morris:
  Should Caches be Split or Shared? Analysis Using the Superposition of Bursty Stack Depth Processes. Perform. Evaluation 27/28(4): 175-188 (1996)
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  Jude A. Rivers, Edward S. Davidson:
  Performance Issues in Integrating Temporality-Based Caching with Prefetching. Perform. Evaluation 27/28(4): 189-207 (1996)
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  Weihua Mao, Rafael H. Saavedra:
  The Limits and Effectiveness of Data Prefetching on Scalable Multiprocessors. Perform. Evaluation 27/28(4): 209-229 (1996)
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  Theodore Johnson:
  An Analytical Performance Model of Robotic Storage Libraries. Perform. Evaluation 27/28(4): 231-251 (1996)

Parallel and Distributed Systems I

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  Eric W. Parsons, Kenneth C. Sevcik:
  Benefits of Speedup Knowledge in Memory-Constrained Multiprocessor Scheduling. Perform. Evaluation 27/28(4): 253-272 (1996)
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  Mark S. Squillante, Fang Wang, Marios C. Papaefthymiou:
  Stochastic Analysis of Gang Scheduling in Parallel and Distributed Systems. Perform. Evaluation 27/28(4): 273-296 (1996)

Data Trafic Measurement

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  Robert L. Carter, Mark Crovella:
  Measuring Bottleneck Link Speed in Packet-Switched Networks. Perform. Evaluation 27/28(4): 297-318 (1996)
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  Ayalvadi J. Ganesh:
  Bias Correction in Effective Bandwidth Estimation. Perform. Evaluation 27/28(4): 319-330 (1996)

Wireless Networks

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  Sunghyun Choi, Kang G. Shin:
  Centralized Wireless MAC Protocols Using Slotted ALOHA and Dynamic TDD Transmission. Perform. Evaluation 27/28(4): 331-346 (1996)
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  Jeffrey M. Capone, Ioannis Stavrakakis:
  Achievable QoS and Scheduling Policies for Integrated Services Wireless Networks. Perform. Evaluation 27/28(4): 347-365 (1996)

Communications

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  Dedy Dewanto Tjhie, Helmut Rzehak:
  Analysis of Discrete-Time TES/G/1 and TES/D/1-K Queueing Systems. Perform. Evaluation 27/28(4): 367-390 (1996)
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  J. P. C. Blanc, Luciano Lenzini:
  Analysis of Communication Systems with Timed Token Protocols Using the Power-Series Algorithm. Perform. Evaluation 27/28(4): 391-409 (1996)
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  Erol Gelenbe, Xiaowen Mang, Raif O. Onvural:
  Diffusion Based Statistical Call Admission Control in ATM. Perform. Evaluation 27/28(4): 411-436 (1996)
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  Sem C. Borst, Debasis Mitra:
  Optimal Connection Admission Control in ATM Networks. Perform. Evaluation 27/28(4): 437-451 (1996)

Systems and Architecture II

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  Jussi Myllymaki, Miron Livny:
  Efficient Buffering for Concurrent Disk and Tape I/O. Perform. Evaluation 27/28(4): 453-471 (1996)
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  Klaus-Peter Huber, Michael R. Berthold, Helena Szczerbicka:
  Analysis of Simulation Models with Fuzzy Graph Based Metamodeling. Perform. Evaluation 27/28(4): 473-490 (1996)
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  András Pfening, Sachin Garg, Antonio Puliafito, Miklós Telek, Kishor S. Trivedi:
  Optimal Software Rejuvenation for Tolerating Soft Failures. Perform. Evaluation 27/28(4): 491-506 (1996)
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  L. D. Barchett, Arindam Banerji, John M. Tracey, David L. Cohn:
  Problems Using MD5 with IPv6. Perform. Evaluation 27/28(4): 507-518 (1996)

Parallel and Distributed Systems II

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  Tim Brecht, Kaushik Guha:
  Using Parallel Program Characteristics in Dynamic Processor Allocation Policies. Perform. Evaluation 27/28(4): 519-539 (1996)
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  Andrew J. Bennett, A. J. Field, Peter G. Harrison:
  Modelling and Validation of Shared Memory Coherency Protocols. Perform. Evaluation 27/28(4): 541-563 (1996)

Petri Nets

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  Christoph Lindemann, Gerald S. Shedler:
  Numerical Analysis of Deterministic and Stochastic Petri Nets with Concurrent Deterministic Transitions. Perform. Evaluation 27/28(4): 565-582 (1996)
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  Luai M. Malhis, William H. Sanders:
  An Efficient Two-Stage Iterative Method for the Steady-State Analysis of Markov Regenerative Stochastic Petri Net Models. Perform. Evaluation 27/28(4): 583-601 (1996)

State Space Methods

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  Michela Meo, Edmundo de Souza e Silva, Marco Ajmone Marsan:
  Efficient Solution for a Class of Markov Chain Models of Telecommunication Systems. Perform. Evaluation 27/28(4): 603-625 (1996)
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  Philip Heidelberger, Jogesh K. Muppala, Kishor S. Trivedi:
  Accelerating Mean Time to Failure Computations. Perform. Evaluation 27/28(4): 627-645 (1996)

Queuing Theory

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  Daniel Kofman, Uri Yechiali:
  Polling Systems with Station Breakdowns. Perform. Evaluation 27/28(4): 647-672 (1996)
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  Damien Artiges, Philippe Nain:
  Upper and Lower Bounds for the Multiplexing of Multiclass Markovian on/off Sources. Perform. Evaluation 27/28(4): 673-698 (1996)
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  Onno J. Boxma:
  Fluid Queues and Regular Variation. Perform. Evaluation 27/28(4): 699-712 (1996)