LAN performance optimization - Memzow, Martin A. W (Windcrest Books, [S. l.], 1993)
Overview, Purpose for optimization, Definition for optimization , Performance confusion, Optimization tradeoffs, Optimization procedures, Establishing goals and related benchmarks, Data collection, Measuring performance, Performance optimization, Optimization goals, Capacity, Average speed of delivery, Work throughput, Guarantee of delivery, Reliability of delivery, Availability, Length or reach of the network, Bulk data access, Security, Cost of delivery, Overhead requirements, Manageability, Elusive and iterative optimization, LAN throughput optimization, Network bottlenecks, Channel constraints, Physical configuration constraints, Protocol limitations, Compatibility, Hardware limitations, Computing node hardware, LAN adapter performance, Bus architectures, Software limitations, NOS limitations, Connectivity, Repeaters, bridges, routers, and gateways, Store-and-forward gateways, Database gateways, Packet switches and bus mastering backplanes, Client server networks Distributed computing environments, Application limitations, Overloading, Saturation , Discrepancies, Network performance assessment, Optimization data, A LAN optimization method, Crucial benchmarks, Protocol, Throughput, Capturing throughput, Throughput measurement shortfalls, Error statistics, Token rotational time, Collision levels, Background, overhead, and runaway bunnies, Transmission times, Station performance bottlenecks, Data acquisition techniques, Physical media testers, Protocol analysis and network management protocols, Network utility software, Benchmark suites, Networks performance log, Network software model, Performance simulation models, Theory of LAN modeling, The queueing model, The Markov model, The simulation model, The Poisson model, Dissimilar arrivals, LANModel software, Model system requirements, LANModel installation, Optional installation procedures, Model application, Performa modeling samples, Planning a new network, Proposed changes to network size, Mixed transmission speeds, Changes in loading levels, Changes in load variance, How to interpret results, Optimization techniques, Physical infrastructure, Network configuration, Processing configuration, Consider software upgrades, LAN growth configuration, Remove repeaters, load balancing, Provide alternative channels, Buffer networks with store-and-forward gateways, Distribute load, Component consistency, Protocol selections, Workstation configuration, Optimize system configurations, Optimize software locally, Optimize CPU-intensive activities, Minimize accounting overheads, Remove TSRs and background processes, Increase CPU and memory speeds, Install specialty controllers, Increase local disk speeds, Optimize disk device support, Establish optimal sector interleave, Reformat at a low level, Defragment disk, Unchain files, Maintain free disk space, Reorganize file placement, Use caches, buffers, and RAM disks Software optimization, Typical application optimization objectives, Software optimization
Keywords: REDES DE AREAS LOCALES; REDES DE COMPUTADORAS; INFORMATICA