Overview of Measurement

Reference: Raj Jain, The Art of Computer Systems Performance Analysis, Wiley, 1991, Chapters 1-2

1. Where is Measurement Used in Computer Science?
• Evaluate a design, prototype, or system
• Compare design alternatives
• Compare two systems
2. Example Problem: Optimal Cache Replacement Policy for WWW Proxy Servers

3. Measurement Criteria [J, 3.2]

4. Systematic Approach to a Measurement Study [J, 2.2]

5. The Art of Interpreting Measurements [J, 1.2]

6. Common Mistakes [J, 2.1]