Performance Analysis of Transaction Processing Systems

Performance Analysis of Transaction Processing Systems, 9780136570080 (0136570089), Prentice Hall, 1989

This book provides the tools necessary for predicting and improving the performance of real-time computing systems, with special attention given to the rapidly growing field of on-line traDsaCtion-processing (OLTP) systems. It is aimed at two audiences:

1. The system analyst who thorougbly understands the concepts of modem operating systems and appJic:ation stnlCtIIres but who feels lacking in the mathematical tools necessary for performance evaluatiOD.
2. The mathematician who has a good grasp of probability and queuing theory but who would-like to gain a better undastandiDg of the technology bebind today's compotiDg systems so tbat these tools might be effectively applied.

OLTP systems are mpidly becomiDg a part of our evayday Hfe. Mercbants pass our mdit cards thmugb slot readers so that rem.ote systems can check our czedit. Every commercial aiEpJane ride and hotel stay is plamled and ttacked by these systems. When we are critically ill, OLTP systems monitor oar critical sigDs. They control our facrories and power plants. We obtain cash from ATMs, play the horses and lotteries, and inveSt in stocks and bonds tbaDks to OLTP systems.

No wonder 1beir performance isbecomiDg a growing concem. -A poorly performing system may simply frustrate us wbile we wait for its response. Even worse, it can be life-tlnea:rening to a b1!sjness-or even to our loved ones.

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