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Analysis of computer and communication networks
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New York : Springer, 2008
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xxxii, 669 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
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9780387744360

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30000010194336 TK5105.5 G42 2008 Open Access Book Book
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Analysis of Computer and Communication Networks provides the basic techniques for modeling and analyzing two of the fundamental components of high performance networks: switching equipment, and software employed at the end nodes and intermediate switches. The book also reviews the design options used to build efficient switching equipment. Topics covered include Markov chains and queuing analysis, traffic modeling, interconnection networks, and switch architectures and buffering strategies.

This book covers the mathematical theory and techniques necessary for analyzing telecommunication systems. Queuing and Markov chain analyses are provided for many protocols currently in use. The book then discusses in detail applications of Markov chains and queuing analysis to model more than 15 communications protocols and hardware components.


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Gebali (Univ. of Victoria, British Columbia) devotes the first half of this book to the relevant mathematics needed for the network analysis he covers in the second half. The first two chapters review the basics of probability theory and random processes. The next four introduce Markov chains, their properties, and state analysis. The final mathematical chapter addresses queuing analysis. Given Gebali's excellent tutorial writing style and extensive use of examples, readers do not need a prior exposure to these topics to grasp this material, although it would be helpful in order to fully appreciate it. Subsequent chapters address modeling traffic flow, error, and medium access control protocols, followed by a chapter on modeling network traffic. The remaining chapters deal with scheduling algorithms, switches, routers, and network interconnection. Six appendixes provide supporting mathematical detail and other related background information. As in the first half of the volume, Gebali features many informative examples and models in the network analysis section of the book. Each of the 16 chapters concludes with an extensive problem set and a list of references. Although primarily designed as a course resource, the monograph will also be useful to practicing engineers. Summing Up: Recommended. Graduate students, researchers, faculty, and professionals. E. M. Aupperle emeritus, University of Michigan


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