The network modeling tool: a design aid for large-scale campus networks

Author

Bachmann, David W. ; Segal, Mark E. ; Srinivasan, Mandyam M. ; Teorey, Toby J.

Author_Institution

Michigan Univ., Ann Arbor, MI, USA

fYear

1990

fDate

21-23 Mar 1990

Firstpage

560

Lastpage

567

Abstract

A description is given of the network modeling tool (NetMod), which uses simple analytical models to provide the designers of large interconnected local area networks with an in-depth understanding of the potential performance of these systems. This tool will be useful in either a university, industrial, or governmental campus networking environment with thousands of computer sites. NetMod is implemented in easy-to-use Macintosh software packages, such as Microsoft Excel and HyperCard; a PC version of the tool will also be made available. The objectives of the tool, the analytical models, and its user interface are described in detail, along with its application to an actual campuswide network

Keywords

local area networks; performance evaluation; HyperCard; Macintosh software packages; Microsoft Excel; NetMod; PC version; analytical models; campuswide network; design aid; large interconnected local area networks; large-scale campus networks; network modeling tool; performance; user interface; Analytical models; Application software; Computer industry; Computer networks; LAN interconnection; Large-scale systems; Local area networks; Software packages; Spreadsheet programs; User interfaces;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Computers and Communications, 1990. Conference Proceedings., Ninth Annual International Phoenix Conference on

Conference_Location

Scottsdale, AZ

Print_ISBN

0-8186-2030-7

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/PCCC.1990.101670

Filename

101670