Stochastic Performance Modeling and Evaluation of Computer Systems

Fundamentals of stochastic performance modeling of computer systems. This course builds a foundation in the stochastic processes used to model modern computer systems, and develops theoretical techniques for analyzing these models. Students will use these tools to answer practical questions such as: How can we minimize latency or maximize throughput in a system? How many servers do I need to buy to meet my latency/throughput goals? Should I buy one faster server, or two slower servers? How should I balance load across the many servers in my system? What is the optimal scheduling policy for my system?