Performance Analysis (IN4-341)

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5 EC The examination is a closed-book examination. A formularium is provided on Blackboard and can be used during the examination. Only this formularium is allowed. Rewards (max. 1 point out of 10): Each class (except the first and last one) an exercise as homework is given (via the link below). The solution needs to be returned next class (no exceptions possible). If all exercises are done correctly,  a bonus of 1 pt can be earned. Making the homework is highly recommended but not obliged. All other announcements are mentioned on the TUDelft Blackboard.

This course applies probability theory  and the theory of stochastic processes to the design and performance evaluation of telecommunication and computer systems. The computation with random variables is reviewed. Markov processes and queueing theory will be introduced to the current important concept of "quality of service (QoS)" provisioning and to the computation of the blocking probabilities in telephony (both fixed as mobile). Applications to the Internet shortest path routing are also included.

For the course, we use our book Performance Analysis of Communications Networks and Systems:

• The first six chapters (PART I) review probability theory and will be briefly covered in the first class (a Refresh Class). They are included in order to make the book self-contained and as summary of definitions and notations used in the remainder of the course. The chapters 2 and 3 are assumed to be known, while chapter 4 to 6 are on a higher level and not part of the examination content.
• The course actually starts with PART II (chapt. 7-13) on Poisson processes. Most chapters are rather mathematical in nature and require training in order to absorb these - sometimes difficult - concepts. Some exercises with the corresponding solutions are found in chapt. 18 and 19. These are left to the student for self-study. 
  PART III (chapt. 14-17) treats current research and only parts of chapt. 14-15 will be treated during the classes.