A Simulation Model for the Study of Job Scheduling Policy.

Abstract

The author uses the term 'job scheduling' in the context of automated spooling techniques and multi-programming systems. Special job scheduling routines, which are part of the operating system, determine which of the jobs in the queue can be started next. The decision is based upon criteria such as availability of resources and job priority. This kind of job scheduling is sometimes referred to as 'high-level scheduling'. A job scheduling simulation model was produced for the purpose of developing an effective Initiator usage policy. This thesis begins with a detailed overview of the structure of the IBM OS/MVT job management routines. Next the author describes the simulation model and analyzes the Naval Postgraduate School Computer Center operational data. A user's manual, a demonstration run with results, and a program listing of the simulation model are included.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA042300

Entities

People

  • Erik Fiegl

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

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Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Compilers
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computer Science
  • Computers
  • Data Sets
  • Language
  • Local Area Networks
  • Multiprogramming
  • Operating Systems
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Probability
  • Programming Languages
  • Scheduling (Production)
  • Simulations
  • Statistical Data
  • Statistics

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

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