Name
Abstract | ||
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An approximation technique is presented to evaluate the dependability of computer networks. This technique, based on the most likely paths to failure, is simple and practical. It may easily be applied by a network designer in evaluating and comparing different network configurations. The approximation technique is applied to a variety of FDDI network configurations. The effect of certain network parameters on the network availability are examined. From these results the authors conclude that, in order to guarantee high availability, an FDDI network backbone should be interconnected using dual attachment concentrators. Furthermore, dual-homing configurations are required for high availability paths between end-stations and the backbone. For less stringent availability requirements, single attachment concentrator trees with single attachment stations may suffice |
Year | DOI | Venue |
|---|---|---|
1994 | 10.1109/INFCOM.1994.337556 | Toronto, Ont. |
Keywords | Field | DocType |
FDDI,approximation theory,computer networks,fault tolerant computing,line concentrators,network parameters,performance evaluation,reliability,FDDI networks,approximation technique,computer networks,dependability measures,dual attachment concentrators,dual-homing configurations,end-stations,failure,network availability,network backbone,network configurations evaluation,network parameters,single attachment concentrator trees | Dependability,Computer science,Fiber Distributed Data Interface,Approximation theory,Computer network,Network topology,Fault tolerance,High availability,Backbone network,Concentrator,Distributed computing | Conference |
ISSN | Citations | PageRank |
0743-166X | 1 | 0.36 |
References | Authors | |
11 | 2 | |
Name | Order | Citations | PageRank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Willebeek-lemair | 1 | 321 | 27.84 |
| Perwez Shahabuddin | 2 | 1364 | 181.65 |