The Art of Computer Systems Performance Analysis Techniques for Experimental Design, Measurement, Simulation, and Modeling

A complete reference to fundamental and practical engineering principles of computer systems evaluation, this 720page volume (ISBN 0471-50336-3) published in April 1991, by John Wiley & Sons, New York, covers virtually every aspect beginning with the basic steps of specifying performance requirements, capacity planning, monitoring systems in use to summarizing measured data, designing experiments, simulating future designs, and modeling the effect of proposed changes. Written in a non-mathematical, straightforward style, the book includes real case studies of systems ranging from database querying packages to networks, CAD systems, processor design, and distributed systems. A particularly interesting aspect of the book is that the author discusses common mistakes and pitfalls for different aspects.