Title :
Special Feature: A Taxonomy for Valid Test Workload Generation
Author :
Mamrak, Sandra A. ; Abrams, Marshall D.
Author_Institution :
The Ohio State University and National Bureau of Standards
Abstract :
The primary purpose of this paper is to classify the computer evaluation environments in which test workloads are typically used and to discuss methods for sound test workload generation in each of these environments. The degree of representativeness that can be achieved in each environment using currently existing methodologies is also evaluated.
Keywords :
Acoustic testing; Benchmark testing; Software testing; System performance; System testing; Taxonomy;
DOI :
10.1109/MC.1979.1658577
