Network Analysis and Dimensioning (5cr)
Course unit code: C-10122-COMM--NET--700
General information
- Credits
- 5 cr
- Institution
- University of Tampere
Objectives
- basic understanding of theories network analysis is based upon;- basic understanding of useful math techniques involved;- understanding of basic notions and relations of queuing theory;- understanding of basic principles of modern network simulators;
Content
Core contentNetwork simulation:- basics of network simulations- discrete event simulations;- generating random numbers;- data collection methods;- variance reduction techniquesIntroduction to network analysis:Reminder of probability theoryReminder of stochastic processesReminder of statisticsReminder of special math techniquesQueuing theory:- Arrival and service processes- Little result- Queuing systems of M/M/m/-/- type- M/G/1 and G/M/1 queuesComplementary knowledgeSpecifics of simulating wireless systemsSimulating complex network typologiesTraffic properties in the InternetTraffic properties in 4G cellular systemsSpecialist knowledgeInverse tasks in network analysisTraffic matricesNetwork optimization problemsTypes of traffic modelsParameterization of traffic models
Further information
This course provided comprehensive introduction to the methods of network analysis and dimensioning.Course is suitable for postgraduate studies.Partial completions of the course must be carried out during the same implementation round.