This text focuses on the major issues involved in computer design andarchitectures. Dealing primarily with systems and applications as related toadvanced comput... » 

This text focuses on the major issues involved in computer design andarchitectures. Dealing primarily with systems and applications as related toadvanced computer system design it provides tutorials and surveys and relatesnew important research results. The intent is to provide a set of tools basedon current research that will enable readers to overcome difficulties with thedesign and construction of advanced computer systems. Each chapter providesbackground information describes and analyzes important work done in the fieldand provides important direction to the reader on future work and furtherreadings. This book may be purchased as a set with its companion volumeAdvanced Computer Performance Modeling and Simulation edited by Kallol BagchiJean Walrand and George Zobrist. «