Simulation in Computer Network Design and Modeling: Use and Analysis

Computer networks have become essential to the survival of businesses, organizations, and educational institutions, as the number of network users, services, and applications has increased alongside advancements in information technology. Given this, efforts have been put forward by researchers, designers, managers, analysts, and professionals to optimize network performance and satisfy the varied groups that have an interest in network design and implementation.

Simulation in Computer Network Design and Modeling: Use and Analysis reviews methodologies in computer network simulation and modeling, illustrates the benefits of simulation in computer networks design, modeling, and analysis, and identifies the main issues that face efficient and effective computer network simulation. This reference will inform the work and research of academics, post-graduate students, developers, network designers, network analysts, telecommunication system designers, and others who are interested in using simulation in computer network design and modeling.

The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

• Evaluation of Simulation Models
• Host Authentication
• Large Scale Distributed Systems
• Modeling and Simulation of Game Applications
• Network Security
• QoS Driven Wireless Messaging Infrastructure
• Quality of Experience (QoE) Based Network Selection
• Route Discovery Algorithms in Ad Hoc Wireless Networks
• Vertical Handoff Algorithms
• Wireless Identity Management