Fundamentals of Performance Evaluation of Computer-Based Systems

David W. Elizandro is Professor of Industrial Engineering at Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville, USA. Professor Elizandro has publications and presentations in areas such as expert systems, data communications, distributed simulation, adaptive control systems, digital signal processing, and integrating technology into engineering education. Hamdy A. Taha is Professor Emeritus at the University of Arkansas, where teaches and conducts research in operation research and simulation.

MODELING FUNDAMENTALS. Introduction to Modeling Basic Queueing Models. Simulation Modeling. Probability and Statistics in Simulation. Elements of Discrete Simulation. Gathering Statistical Observations in Simulation. EXCEL/VBA AND DESIGN ENVIRONMENT FOR DISCRETE EVENT SIMULATION. Overview of Deeds. Network Presentation. VBA. User Interface. Modeling Procedures. Simulation Output. Analysis of Simulation Results. Model Visualization. Modeling Special Effects. Advanced Routing techniques. APPLICATIONS. Model Design and Development. Computer Architecture. Operating Systems. Database Systems. Project Management. Maintenance Models. Quality Control Models. Data Communications. Analysis of Large Scale Models. Appendices.