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Xmgm: performance modeling using matrix geometric techniques

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Abstract

Over the last two decades a considerable amount of effort has been put in the development and application of matrix geometric techniques for the analysis of queueing systems of which the (embedded) Markov chain exhibits a regular structure. Most of this work however has been presented in either a mathematical context or in a purely application-oriented context. In this paper we present Xmgm, a performance analysis tool which allows its users to easily specify queueing systems in terms of interarrival and service time distributions. Xmgm then takes care of the translation of this description to an underlying Markov chain that exhibits a matrix geometric solution. Subsequently, it takes care of the derivation of the measures specified by the user. With Xmgm models are specified via C procedure calls. This turns out to be a very flexible approach for modelling queueing systems; it also allows for the easy evaluation of models over parameter ranges.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the IEEE International Workshop on Modeling, Analysis, and Simulation of Computer and Telecommunication Systems
EditorsVijay Madisetti, Erol Gelenbe, Jean Walrand
PublisherPubl by IEEE
Pages152-157
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)0818652926
Publication statusPublished - 1994
EventProceedings of the 2nd International Workshop on Modeling, Analysis, and Simulation of Computer and Telecommunication Systems - Durham, NC, USA
Duration: 31 Jan 19942 Feb 1994

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IEEE International Workshop on Modeling, Analysis, and Simulation of Computer and Telecommunication Systems

Conference

ConferenceProceedings of the 2nd International Workshop on Modeling, Analysis, and Simulation of Computer and Telecommunication Systems
CityDurham, NC, USA
Period31/01/942/02/94

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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