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The need for tools for performance prediction of parallel database systems is generally recognised. One such tool which has been developed (Steady) is based on analytical techniques to obtain a rapid estimate of performance. The approach to predicting response time involves a heuristic approximation coupled with standard queueing solutions. This paper reports on preliminary results for both maximum transaction throughput and response time obtained in comparing this approach against actual measurements.
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Tomov, N. et al. (1999). Some results from a new technique for response time estimation in parallel DBMS. In: Sloot, P., Bubak, M., Hoekstra, A., Hertzberger, B. (eds) High-Performance Computing and Networking. HPCN-Europe 1999. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 1593. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/BFb0100632
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