• DocumentCode
    1206800
  • Title

    A tool for graphical network modeling and analysis

  • Author

    Van Zijl, Lynette ; Mitton, Deon ; Crosby, Simon

  • Author_Institution
    Univ. of Stellenbosch, South Africa
  • Volume
    9
  • Issue
    1
  • fYear
    1992
  • Firstpage
    47
  • Lastpage
    54
  • Abstract
    GMA, a generic graphical modeling and analysis package that satisfies both commercial users and performance evaluation researchers is described. Using a graphical interface, both novices and experts can analyze the performance of diverse networks simply by loading a configuration file and traffic data. GMA accommodates a variety of networks and modeling techniques. Its structure and use are described, and a simple four-node network is analyzed as an example.<>
  • Keywords
    computer communications software; computer networks; graphical user interfaces; software tools; GMA; commercial users; configuration file; generic graphical modeling and analysis package; graphical interface; graphical network modeling; performance evaluation researchers; tool; traffic data; Communication networks; Communication switching; Communication system traffic control; ISDN; Kernel; Mathematical model; Packaging; Packet switching; Switching circuits; Traffic control;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Journal_Title
    Software, IEEE
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • ISSN
    0740-7459
  • Type

    jour

  • DOI
    10.1109/52.108780
  • Filename
    108780