A methodology for simulation of database systems

Abstract

This paper presents a methodol ogy for performing database system simulations which is based on the Wisconsin Bench- marks. Use of this approach provides very realistic represen tations for transactions, hard ware, and software aspects of a target database environment. The flexibility built into the approach also facilitates exami nation of many different database environments with few changes to the basic model. The method described equips researchers with the first standard simulation approach which can be used on any database system. We describe the approach, its implementation using SLAM II, and then provide an overview of its use.