Simulating a Virtual Data Machine.

Abstract

The design of a program for detailed simulation modelling of generalized data management systems is described. The input to the program is a collection of process descriptions ('jobs') as sequences of block-oriented operations in a virtual data machine. The program accomplishes the binding onto a real hardware configuration, simulates the operation of a real multiprogrammed computer, and collects performance data. The design is meant to facilitate experimentation with execution-time tactics such as core management, disk scheduling, prefetching, and others. The framework accommodates a variety of computer architectures.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA027894

Entities

People

  • Allen Reiter
  • Barry Finkel

Organizations

  • University of Wisconsin–Madison

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computer Architecture
  • Computers
  • Computing System Architectures
  • Control Simulators
  • Data Management
  • Records Management
  • Scheduling (Production)
  • Sequences
  • Simulations
  • Simulators

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Computer Science.
  • Parallel and Distributed Computing.