Title :
A Markov Model for Availability of a Packet-Switching Computer Network
Author :
Lazaroiu, D.F. ; Staicut, E.
Author_Institution :
Polytechnical Institute of Bucharest, Bd. Hristo Botev 8; R-70335; Bucharest; ROMANIA.
Abstract :
A Markov model has been developed to provide a means of evaluating the availability of a computer network. An expression of network availability, considering both physical failures and congestion phenomena, is derived.
Keywords :
Biographies; Books; Communication switching; Computer network reliability; Computer networks; Laplace equations; Packet switching; Pattern recognition; Quality control; Telecommunication congestion control; Availability; Computer networks; Congestion; Markov model;
Journal_Title :
Reliability, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TR.1983.5221684
