Book review: The Art of Computer Systems Performance Analysis: Techniques for Experimental Design, Measurement, Simulation, and Modeling by Raj Jain (John Wiley & Sons 1991)

Abstract

In the preface to The Art of Computer Systems Performance Analysis: Techniques for Experimental Design, Measurement, Simulation, and Modeling , Raj Jain discusses the intended audience and the goals of the book, which are to:• Provide computer professionals simple and straightforward performance analysis techniques in a comprehensive textbook.• Give basic modeling, simulation, measurement, experimental design, and statistical analysis background.• Emphasize and integrate the modeling and measurement aspects of performance analysis.• Discuss common mistakes and games in performance analysis studies.• Illustrate the presented techniques using examples and case studies from the field of computer systems.• Summarize key techniques and results in "boxes".• Organize chapters in 45-minute lectures and include appropriate exercises.

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