{"product_id":"9781461360056","title":"Performance and Reliability Analysis of Computer Systems: An Example-Based Approach Using the SHARPE Software Package","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePerformance and Reliability Analysis of Computer Systems: An Example-Based Approach Using the SHARPE Software Package\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSahner, Robin A.; Trivedi, Kishor; Puliafito, Antonio\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePerformance and Reliability Analysis of Computer Systems:  An\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eExample-Based Approach Using the SHARPE Software Package\u003c\/em\u003e  provides a variety of probabilistic, discrete-state models used to  assess the reliability and performance of computer and communication  systems. The models included are combinatorial reliability models  (reliability block diagrams, fault trees and reliability graphs),  directed, acyclic task precedence graphs, Markov and semi-Markov  models (including Markov reward models), product-form queueing  networks and generalized stochastic Petri nets. A practical approach  to system modeling is followed; all of the examples described are  solved and analyzed using the SHARPE tool. \u003cbr\u003e  In structuring the book, the authors have been careful to provide the  reader with a methodological approach to analytical modeling  techniques. These techniques are not seen as alternatives but rather  as an integral part of a single process of assessment which, by  hierarchically combining results from different kinds of models, makes  it possible to use state-space methods for those parts of a system  that require them and non-state-space methods for the more  well-behaved parts of the system. \u003cbr\u003e  The SHARPE (Symbolic Hierarchical Automated Reliability and  Performance Evaluator) package is the `toolchest' that allows the  authors to specify stochastic models easily and solve them quickly,  adopting model hierarchies and very efficient solution techniques. All  the models described in the book are specified and solved using the  SHARPE language; its syntax is described and the source code of almost  all the examples discussed is provided. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cem\u003eAudience:\u003c\/em\u003e Suitable for use in advanced level courses covering  reliability and performance of computer and communications systems and  by researchers and practicing engineers whose work involves modeling  of system performance and reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2012-10-02\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9781461360056\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-1-4615-2367-3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 404\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer US","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47188281262220,"sku":"9781461360056","price":152.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781461360056.jpg?v=1775049476","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781461360056","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}