Measuring Computer Performance or The Engineering Design of Systems

Measuring Computer Performance: A Practitioner's Guide

Author: David J Lilja

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.

Table of Contents:

	Preface
	Acknowledgements
1	Introduction	1
2	Metrics of performance	9
3	Average performance and variability	25
4	Errors in experimental measurements	43
5	Comparing alternatives	61
6	Measurement tools and techniques	82
7	Benchmark programs	111
8	Linear-regression models	139
9	The design of experiments	157
10	Simulation and random-number generation	181
11	Queueing analysis	217
	App. A: Glossary	239
App. B	Some useful probability distributions	242
App. C	Selected statistical tables	249
	Index	258

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The Engineering Design of Systems: Models and Methods

Author: Dennis M Bued

Systems engineering is the design of a complex interconnection of many elements to maximize performance. As such, the science relates to all fields of engineering. While systems engineering has always played an important role in industrial and military applications, advances in communications and computer technology have made this discipline especially relevant. This book introduces design methods and models used by systems engineers in the real world. It offer a comprehensive, integrated treatment that includes modeling, underlying design principles, and the process of optimization for peak performance.