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Network Calculus: A Comprehensive Guide (2016) [pdf]
- eternalban 6y agoAbstract: Network calculus is a mathematical framework allowing to analyze the worst-case performance of communication networks. As high performance is the goal of any communication network, we believe that the theory is a very useful tool for network researchers and engineers. However, because it relies on non-traditional algebras, namely the min-plus and max-plus algebras, researchers and engineers are usually reluctant to use network calculus or use it in a non-optimal or wrong way. Therefore, as an objective to make it more understandable and usable by the community, this document tries to present major results of network calculus in a comprehensive way. Proofs and detailed developments are intentionally omitted. We do not pretend to present any new result. Each statement is accompanied by a pointer to a proof or to a more detailed explanation for it. The goal of this document is to provide researchers and engineers with a comprehensive guide they can use as a reference to properly apply network calculus to their specific application.