Computer Systems Performance Evaluation and Prediction

Paul J. Fortier

Howard E. Michel

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Fortier, Paul J. Computer systems performance evaluation / Paul J. Fortier, Howard E. Michel. p. cm.

1. Computer systems—Evaluation. 2. Computer systems—Reliability. I. Michel, Howard. II. Title.

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This book is dedicated to my wife, Kathleen, and my children, Daniel, Brian, and Nicole, for the encouragement, patience, and support they provided during the development and writing of this book.

—P. J. F.

This book is dedicated to my wife, Linnea, and my daughters, Kristin and Megan, without whose love and understanding this work would not have been possible, and to my parents, Howard and Christine, who gave me a thirst for knowledge and skills to pursue it.

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