Markov-reward models, as extensions of continuous-time Markov chains, have received
increased attention for the specification and evaluation of performance and dependability …

Markovian models have been used for about a century now for the evaluation of the
performance and dependability of computer and communication systems. In this paper, we …

We present several situations in manufacturing systems where transient analysis is very
important. Manufacturing systems and models in which such situations arise include …

Over the last decade considerable effort has been put in the development of techniques to
assess the performance and the dependability of computer and communication systems in …

Markov reward models (MRMs) are commonly used for the performance, dependability, and
performability analysis of computer and communication systems. Many papers have …

Reliability and performability modeling techniques and tools have been an area of lot of
research activity in the last ten years. We present a survey of different techniques and tools …

In this tutorial, we discuss several practical issues regarding specification and solution of
dependability and performability models. We compare model types with and without …

Performance and dependability analysis is usually based on Markov models. One of the
main problems faced by the analyst is the large state space cardinality of the Markov chain …

In today's fast paced, infocentric environment, professionals increasingly rely on networked
information technology to do business. Unfortunately, with the advent of such technology …

Model-based performability evaluation of computer and communication systems requires
accurate and efficient techniques for model construction as well as model solution …