In this paper we investigate the general problem of discovering recurrent patterns that are embedded in categorical sequences. An important real-world problem of this nature is mo...
—We evaluate three extensions to directory-based cache coherence protocols in shared-memory multiprocessors. These extensions are aimed at reducing the penalties associated with ...
—In this paper we extend the class of MAP queueing networks to include blocking models, which are useful to describe the performance of service instances which have a limited con...
Vittoria de Nitto Persone, Giuliano Casale, Evgeni...
We propose a cooperative methodology for multithreaded software, where threads use traditional synchronization idioms such as locks, but additionally document each point of potent...
—Server consolidation based on virtualization technology will simplify system administration, reduce the cost of power and physical infrastructure, and improve utilization in tod...