Networks and Grids

Technology and Theory

By: Thomas G. Robertazzi

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Hardcover | 24 August 2007

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This textbook is intended for an undergraduate/graduate course on computer networks and for introductory courses dealing with performance evaluation of computers, networks, grids and telecommunication systems. Unlike other books on the subject, this text presents a balanced approach between technology and mathematical modeling. It covers networking and grid technology, algorithms (routing, error codes, protocol verification) and analysis (probability for networking with technological examples, queueing models and divisible load scheduling theory). This self-contained text progresses systematically and gives students numerous problems at the end of each chapter. Students in electrical engineering, computer engineering and computer science departments will benefit from this book as will engineers and computer scientists working in relevant fields. A separate solutions manual is available to instructors.

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"Robertazzi (Stony Brook Univ., NY) has written a powerful book on computational assessments of network grids and telecommunication systems. It provides a heady combination of technological and mathematical theories ... . Each chapter has an abundance of challenging problems. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Graduate students, professionals." (M. Connell, CHOICE, Vol. 45 (8), 2008)

"The book combines elements of theory and technology of both classical networks and grid systems enabling resource sharing and coordination, and distributed computing. It gives an interesting overview of theoretical aspects of network operation, ranging from stochastic models encompassing queueing theory, Petri nets, routing algorithms and load scheduling, up to performance evaluation for grids and grid computing. It is an interesting and useful book that can be recommended for both undergraduate and first-year graduate students." (Jozef Wozniak, Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1132 (10), 2008)

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Preface	p. vii
A Tour through Networking and Grids	p. 1
Achieving Connectivity	p. 2
Coaxial Cable	p. 2
Twisted Pair Wiring	p. 3
Fiber Optics	p. 3
Microwave Line of Sight	p. 4
Satellites	p. 4
Cellular Systems	p. 5
Ad Hoc Networks	p. 7
Wireless Sensor Networks	p. 8
Multiplexing	p. 9
Frequency Division Multiplexing (FDM)	p. 9
Time Division Multiplexing (TDM)	p. 9
Frequency Hopping	p. 10
Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum	p. 10
Circuit Switching Versus Packet Switching	p. 11
Layered Protocols	p. 13
Ethernet	p. 15
10 Mbps Ethernet	p. 15
Fast Ethernet	p. 18
Gigabit Ethernet	p. 19
10 Gigabit Ethernet	p. 21
Wireless Networks	p. 22
802.11 WiFi	p. 22
802.15 Bluetooth	p. 26
802.16 Wireless MAN	p. 28
ATM	p. 30
Limitations of STM	p. 30
ATM Features	p. 31
ATM Switching	p. 34
SONET	p. 36
SONET Architecture	p. 37
Self-Healing Rings	p. 39
Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM)	p. 40
Grids	p. 41
Problems	p. 43
Fundamental Stochastic Models	p. 45
Introduction	p. 45
Bernoulli and Poisson Processes	p. 46
Bernoulli Process Statistics	p. 52
Multiple Access Performance	p. 57
Introduction	p. 57
Discrete Time Ethernet Model	p. 57
Ethernet Design Equation	p. 60
Aloha Multiple Access Throughput Analysis	p. 62
Aloha Multiple Access Delay Analysis	p. 66
Teletraffic Modeling for Specific Topologies	p. 69
Introduction	p. 69
Linear Networks	p. 69
Tree Networks	p. 71
Two-Dimensional Circular Network	p. 75
Switching Elements and Fabrics	p. 78
Introduction	p. 78
Switching Elements	p. 79
Networks	p. 84
Conclusion	p. 92
Problems	p. 92
Queueing Models	p. 99
Introduction	p. 99
Single Queue Models	p. 100
M/M/1 Queue	p. 100
Geom/Geom/1 Queue	p. 108
Some Important Single Queue Models	p. 113
The Finite Buffer M/M/1 Queueing System	p. 113
The M/M/m/m Loss Queueing System	p. 114
M/M/m Queueing System	p. 117
A Queueing-Based Memory Model	p. 120
M/G/1 Queueing System	p. 122
Common Performance Measures	p. 126
Markovian Queueing Networks	p. 127
Open Networks	p. 128
Closed Networks	p. 132
Mean Value Analysis for Closed Networks	p. 134
MVA for Cyclic Networks	p. 135
MVA for Random Routing Networks	p. 138
Negative Customer Queueing Networks	p. 140
Negative Customer Product Form Solution	p. 141
Recursive Solutions for State Probabilities	p. 144
Stochastic Petri Nets	p. 148
Petri Net Schematics	p. 148
Petri Net Markov Chains	p. 149
Solution Techniques	p. 152
Analytical Solutions	p. 152
Numerical Computation	p. 152
Simulation	p. 153
Conclusion	p. 154
Problems	p. 155
Fundamental Deterministic Algorithms	p. 161
Introduction	p. 161
Routing	p. 161
Introduction	p. 161
Dijkstra's Algorithm	p. 163
Ford Fulkerson Algorithm	p. 166
Table Driven Routing	p. 167
Source Routing	p. 168
Flooding	p. 169
Hierarchical Routing	p. 169
Self-Routing	p. 170
Multicasting	p. 173
Ad Hoc Network Routing	p. 173
Protocol Verification	p. 174
Error Codes	p. 178
Introduction	p. 178
Parity Codes	p. 180
Hamming Error Correction	p. 181
The CRC Code	p. 184
Conclusion	p. 188
Problems	p. 189
Divisible Load Modeling for Grids	p. 193
Introduction	p. 193
Some Single Level Tree (Star) Networks	p. 200
Sequential Load Distribution	p. 201
Simultaneous Distribution, Staggered Start	p. 205
Simultaneous Distribution, Simultaneous Start	p. 210
Nonlinear Load Processing Complexity	p. 215
Equivalent Processors	p. 221
The Tree Network Without Front-End Processors	p. 222
The Tree Network With Front-End Processors	p. 230
Infinite-Sized Network Performance	p. 236
Linear Daisy Chains	p. 236
Tree Networks	p. 245
Time-Varying Environments	p. 248
Linear Programming and Divisible Load Modeling	p. 255
Experimental Work	p. 257
Conclusion	p. 259
Problems	p. 259
A Summation Formulas	p. 263
References	p. 265
Index	p. 275
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