Modeling and Simulation of Computer Networks and Systems

Preface

Mohammad S. Obaidat, Petros Nicopolitidis and Faouzi Zarai

Overview and goals

The increased number of network users, services, and applications, along with the many advancements in information technology, make computer networks and systems essential to the survival of all businesses, organizations, and educational institutions. In fact, continued innovation in the communication systems area has a further reckonable impact on the increased demands for mobility and flexibility in our daily lives. For that reason, many researchers, developers, designers, managers, analysts, and professionals are engaged in optimizing network and system performance and satisfying the varied groups that have an interest in network design, operation and implementation ...