kanda@ihlpa.att.com (Kandaswamy) (03/22/89)
Under the auspices of IEEE, the session organizers invite submission of papers for a session on "Traffic Measurements and Switch Administration." This session will focus upon the role and importance of traffic measurements in switch administration. Some recommended areas of interest are listed below, but the authors are not limited to these topics. * Basic concepts in traffic measurement and their use * Developmental process/history for new traffic measurements (Delineation of every critical stage involved in the process of developing useful measurements) * Quantitative methods for analyzing traffic data Depending upon the number of qualified proposals, this session may be split into two sessions, with the first part focusing on concepts of traffic measurements and the second part focussing on analytical procedures that facilitate various decisions made by switch administrators. Prospective authors should submit two copies of an extended abstract (not exceeding 5 pages, double spaced) to the organizers by April 15, 1989. Authors will be notified of acceptance or rejection by May 15, 1989. Photo-ready copy of the complete paper (not exceeding 25 pages double-spaced) must be received by July 15,1989 for inclusion in the proceedings which will be published by the IEEE and distributed at the symposium. Session Organizers Dr.P.Patankar/Dr.S.Kandaswamy 5ESS OA&M Planning Department AT&T Bell Laboratories 200 Park Plaza Room 1Y-418 or Room 1F-412 Naperville, IL 60566-7050 Telephone Numbers Office: 312 416-7046 312-416-4867 FAX Number: 312-416-4833 Electronic Address: ihuxv!patankar ihlpa!kanda Good Luck!