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Queuing network models have been used extensively in recent years to describe the behavior of computer systems. The validation of a computer system model lies in the predictive ability of the model. The predictive ability is also the model’s primary asset.
In this paper, we test the predictive ability of a computer system model when user files are relocated. A queuing network model is constructed. An “optimal” assignment of user files to system I/O devices is found by perturbing this system model. The file assignment is then implemented. Actual and predicted performances are compared.
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Dowdy, L.W., Budd, R.M. (1982). File Placement Using Predictive Queuing Models. In: Disney, R.L., Ott, T.J. (eds) Applied Probability— Computer Science: The Interface. Progress in Computer Science, vol 3. Birkhäuser, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-5798-1_21
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