PeerfactSim.KOM: A simulation framework for Peer-to-Peer systems

Author

Stingl, Dominik ; Gross, Christian ; Rückert, Julius ; Nobach, Leonhard ; Kovacevic, Aleksandra ; Steinmetz, Ralf

Author_Institution

Multimedia Commun. Lab. (KOM), Tech. Univ. Darmstadt, Darmstadt, Germany

fYear

2011

fDate

4-8 July 2011

Firstpage

577

Lastpage

584

Abstract

Since P2P systems have become popular in the late nineties, simulation of these systems has always been a preferable method of performance evaluation. Simulations facilitate the development and evaluation of ´newprotocols and mechanisms, while enabling a comparison of existing solutions. In this paper, we present PeerfactSim.KOM, a discrete-event P2P simulator that is suitable for a wide range of varying scenarios in the area of P2P. It consists of a layered architecture, provides a broad selection of P2P protocols for the modeled layers, and eases the implementation of new components through its modular design. In addition, the simulator provides helpful tools to configure and evaluate a simulation scenario.

Keywords

discrete event simulation; peer-to-peer computing; protocols; P2P protocol; P2P system; PeerfactSim.KOM; discrete-event P2P simulator; layered architecture; peer-to-peer system; simulation framework; Analytical models; Computational modeling; Data models; Mathematical model; Monitoring; Peer to peer computing; Protocols; P2P applications and services; P2P systems; discrete-event simulation; overlay schemes;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

High Performance Computing and Simulation (HPCS), 2011 International Conference on

Conference_Location

Istanbul

Print_ISBN

978-1-61284-380-3

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/HPCSim.2011.5999877

Filename

5999877