Queueing Modelling Fundamentals

Queueing analysis is a vital tool used in the evaluation of system performance. Applications of queueing analysis cover a wide spectrum from bank automated teller machines to transportation and communications data networks. <p>Fully revised, this second edition of a popular book contains the significant addition of a new chapter on Flow & Congestion Control and a section on Network Calculus among other new sections that have been added to remaining chapters. An introductory text, <i>Queueing Modelling Fundamentals</i> focuses on queueing modelling techniques and applications of data networks, examining the underlying principles of isolated queueing systems. This book introduces the complex queueing theory in simple language/proofs to enable the reader to quickly pick up an overview to queueing theory without utilizing the diverse necessary mathematical tools. It incorporates a rich set of worked examples on its applications to communication networks.</p> <p>Features include:</p> <ul> <li>Fully revised and updated edition with significant new chapter on Flow and Congestion Control as-well-as a new section on Network Calculus</li> <li>A comprehensive text which highlights both the theoretical models and their applications through a rich set of worked examples, examples of applications to data networks and performance curves</li> <li>Provides an insight into the underlying queuing principles and features step-by-step derivation of queueing results</li> <li>Written by experienced Professors in the field</li> </ul> <p><i>Queueing Modelling Fundamentals</i> is an introductory text for undergraduate or entry-level post-graduate students who are taking courses on network performance analysis as well as those practicing network administrators who want to understand the essentials of network operations. The detailed step-by-step derivation of queueing results also makes it an excellent text for professional engineers.</p>