BENCHMARK ANALYSIS OF TIME-SHARING SYSTEMS,
Abstract
The paper discusses the use of benchmarks to measure and understand the behavior of a general purpose time-shared system. This application of benchmarks is unusual in that (1) there is no published literature on the application of benchmarks to time-shared systems and (2) the benchmarks measure system functions rather than job tasks. After discussing the benchmark design concept, the paper describes the benchmark programs that were produced to measure System Development Corporation's ADEPT time-sharing system. Three types of calibrations were performed on ADEPT, together with numerous experiments. These are described together with some of the results. The paper concludes with a discussion of the problems and potential uses of the benchmark technique. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 30, 1969
- Accession Number
- AD0689781
Entities
People
- Arnold D. Karush
Organizations
- System Development Corporation