Network simulation

• Main Author: Fujimoto, Richard M.
• Other Authors: Perumalla, Kalyan S., 1968-, Riley, George F., 1950-
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: San Rafael, Calif (1537 Fourth Street, San Rafael, CA 94901 USA) : Morgan & Claypool Publishers, 2007.
• Edition: 1st ed.
• Series: Synthesis lectures on communication networks (Online) ; #1.
• Subjects: Computer networks > Computer simulation.
• Online Access: Abstract with links to full text
• Item Description: Part of: Synthesis digital library of engineering and computer science.; Title from PDF t.p. (viewed on Nov. 1, 2008).; Series from website.
• Physical Description: 1 electronic text (vi, 66 p. : ill.) : digital file.; Also available in print.
• Format: Mode of access: World Wide Web.; System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (p. 59-64).
• ISBN: 1598291114 (electronic bk.); 9781598291117 (electronic bk.); 1598291106 (pbk.); 9781598291100 (pbk.)
• ISSN: 1935-4193
• Access: Abstract freely available; full-text restricted to subscribers or individual document purchasers.

A detailed introduction to the design, implementation, and use of network simulation tools is presented. The requirements and issues faced in the design of simulators for wired and wireless networks are discussed. Abstractions such as packet- and fluid-level network models are covered. Several existing simulations are given as examples, with details and rationales regarding design decisions presented. Issues regarding performance and scalability are discussed in detail, describing how one can utilize distributed simulation methods to increase the scale and performance of a simulation environment. Finally, a case study of two simulation tools is presented that have been developed using distributed simulation techniques. This text is essential to any student, researcher, or network architect desiring a detailed understanding of how network simulation tools are designed, implemented, and used.