Performance evaluation of a batch processing computer network under different processing strategies

ABSTRACT

In an Australian national batch-oriented computer network, processing strategies have been investigated, using simulation, to give guidelines for management of the work load and to provide direction for measurement of the performance of the system under actual conditions. The nature of the conflicting interactions between computer resource utilization and transmission line requirements has been studied to provide the basis for an economic analysis to determine the most cost-effective processing strategy.

REFERENCES

• 1: Fife D.W., "Research Consideration in Computer Networking to Expand Resource Sharing," N.B.S. Technical Note 801 June 1974.
• 2: Cotton I.W., "Network Management Survey," N.B.S. Technical Note 805 Feb 1974.
• 3: Proceedings of the 1974 Symposium Computer Networks:# Trends and Applications| held at Gaithersburg, Maryland May 1974.
• 4: Thornton B.S., "Computer Aided Design of a Batch Processing Computer Network," Proceedings of the 5th Australian National Computer Conference, University of Queensland May 1972.
• 5: Beaumont W.P. and Macaskill J.L.C., "Studies in the simulation of computers," The Australian Computer Journal Vol. 7 No. 1 March 1975.
• 6: Hellerman H. and Conroy T.F., "Computer System Performance," McGraw-Hill Inc. 1975.

INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  C. Computer Systems Organization
  C.4 PERFORMANCE OF SYSTEMS

Additional Classification:
  C. Computer Systems Organization
  C.2 COMPUTER-COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
      C.2.1 Network Architecture and Design
          Subjects: Network communications

General Terms:
Performance