Three Other Models of Computer System Performance

TL;DR

This paper advocates for increased use of simple, classical models like Bottleneck Analysis, Little's Law, and M/M/1 Queue to better understand and analyze computer system performance.

Contribution

It introduces and emphasizes the importance of classical performance models beyond Amdahl's Law for comprehensive system analysis.

Findings

Highlights the applicability of Bottleneck Analysis, Little's Law, and M/M/1 Queue.

Demonstrates how these models provide insights into system performance.

Encourages adoption of simple models for performance evaluation.

Abstract

This note argues for more use of simple models beyond Amdahl's Law: Bottleneck Analysis, Little's Law, and a M/M/1 Queue.