Design issues in data networks
Elias Drakopoulos · 2002
The paper describes the network design and analysis of a multi-protocol application environment characterized by a client/server architecture, integration of legacy and distributed database structures, frame relay wide area network, and token ring local area networks. Detailed workload characterization and performance modeling of the application environment is presented, and network design issues are addressed. The model is used to study network performance under various load conditions, identify bottlenecks and compare design alternatives.