ELT-53608 Network Analysis and Dimensioning, 5 cr
Additional information
This course provided comprehensive introduction to the methods of network analysis and dimensioning.
Suitable for postgraduate studies.
Person responsible
Dmitri Moltchanov, Mikko Valkama, Evgeny Kucheryavy
Lessons
| Implementation | Period | Person responsible | Requirements |
| ELT-53608 2019-01 | 1 - 2 |
Roman Kovalchukov Evgeny Kucheryavy Dmitri Moltchanov |
Pass of examination is required. |
Learning Outcomes
- 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
| Content | Core content | Complementary knowledge | Specialist knowledge |
| 1. | Introduction to network analysis: Reminder of probability theory Reminder of stochastic processes Reminder of statistics Reminder of special math techniques | ||
| 2. | Queuing theory: - Arrival and service processes - Little result - Queuing systems of M/M/m/-/- type - M/G/1 and G/M/1 queues | Traffic properties in the Internet Traffic properties in 4G cellular systems | Types of traffic models Parameterization of traffic models |
| 3. | Network simulation: - basics of network simulations - discrete event simulations; - generating random numbers; - data collection methods; - variance reduction techniques | Specifics of simulating wireless systems Simulating complex network typologies | Inverse tasks in network analysis Traffic matrices Network optimization problems |
Instructions for students on how to achieve the learning outcomes
Course is evaluated based on the following: - examination - exercises - homework
Assessment scale:
Numerical evaluation scale (0-5)
Partial passing:
Study material
| Type | Name | Author | ISBN | URL | Additional information | Examination material |
| Book | Queuing systems | Kleinrock L. | available in the TUT library | Yes | ||
| Book | H. Perros | Excellent introduction to simulations of computer networks. | No | |||
| Other literature | Queuing theory page | Myron Hlinka | A plenty of useful information that is freely available. | No |
Prerequisites
| Course | Mandatory/Advisable | Description |
| ELT-51108 Computer Networking I | Mandatory |
Correspondence of content
| Course | Corresponds course | Description |
| ELT-53608 Network Analysis and Dimensioning, 5 cr | ELT-53607 Network Analysis and Dimensioning, 6 cr |