Development of Computer Performance Evaluation Tools for VAX-11/780 Computers.
Abstract
This thesis reports on an effort to develop a computer performance software monitor for Digital Equipment Corporation's VAX-11/780 computers. The role of the monitor developed by this effort will be to address long-range, as well as short-range performance metrics for a VAX system. The scope of this effort was limited to a top-level design of the Performance Monitor Tool (PERMTOOL) coupled with a complete design and development of some components of the system. The system is designed to provide maximum user support through a wide range of possible measurement requirements, ranging from job parameter measurement to analyses of device utilizations within the VAX. The system has been designed to permit the user to specify activities in three major areas: data collection, data reduction, and data formatting/reporting. Once started, any such activities proceed independently of the rest of the PERMTOOL system. Both the design approach (top-down, modular) and the program methodology (structured) facilitate modifications to the PERMTOOL as changing requirements dictate. Several extensions of this effort are identified which seem worthy of additional research and development. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADA124904
Entities
People
- Eugene C. Gilpin Jr
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology