Compositional Approach to Performance Modelling

Hillston, Jane

ISBN 10: 0521673534 / ISBN 13: 9780521673532

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2005

Seller Inventory # 3470586-n

Synopsis:

This is the first book presenting a stochastic extension of process algebra, PEPA; this is shown to be suitable for specifying a Markov process, which can then be applied to performance modelling. The method, which is illustrated with case studies taken from the area of communication systems, can readily be used to construct a variety of models that can be analysed using standard numerical techniques. One of the major advantages of PEPA over the standard methods for specifying stochastic performance models is the inherent apparatus for reasoning about the structure and behaviour of models. In the later chapters this apparatus is exploited to define four equivalence relations over PEPA components. Each of these notions of equivalence has intrinsic interest from a process algebra perspective. However, they are also demonstrated to be useful in a performance modelling context. To conclude the book, a section has been added surveying recent results in the area and discussing open questions.

Review: 'Overall, a very useful addition to the perfomance modelling literature.' Zentralblatt MATH

Bibliographic Details

Title: Compositional Approach to Performance ...
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication Date: 2005
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: New