Computer, Network, Software, and Hardware Engineering with Applications

There are many books on computers, networks, software, or hardwareengineering. However, this one is different: it provides acomprehensive approach that integrates all of these components withapplications. Moreover, it takes into account the people andorganizations who depend on computer systems, enabling readers todesign and deploy a seamless and secure computer–based system thatmeets the needs of all users.

Computer, Network, Software, and Hardware Engineering withApplications sets forth a step–by–step, total system approachto quantitatively analyze the performance, reliability,maintainability, and availability of computers, networks, software,and hardware. Moreover, the author explains how to evaluate andminimize the risk when deploying these integrated systems.

Following the author′s clear explanations, readers willmaster:

Quantitative models to solve core computer, network, software,and hardware engineering problems

Mathematical and statistical models to test for reliability,maintainability, and availability

Statistical process and product control

Fault tree analysis and risk management

Effective resource allocation and assignment

Comprehensive computer and network security

Optimal network routing

Each chapter begins with an abstract outlining the coreconcepts. Throughout the book, quantitative examples help readersunderstand and interpret model results. Practice problems enablereaders to use the principles set forth in the book to design andimplement their own integrated solutions.

This book is ideal for students and professionals in computer,network, software, and hardware engineering. It will provide themwith an essential set of tools and a new big–picture perspectivefor designing and implementing optimal computer–based systemssolutions.

Preface vii

About the Author ix

Part One Computer Engineering

1. Digital Logic and Microprocessor Design 3

2. Case Study in Computer Design 63

3. Analog and Digital Computer Interactions 83

Part Two Network Engineering

4. Integrated Software and Real–Time System Design withApplications 99

5. Network Systems 125

6. Future Internet Performance Models 143

7. Network Standards 211

8. Network Reliability and Availability Metrics 228

Part Three Software Engineering

9. Programming Languages 263

10. Operating Systems 286

11. Software Reliability and Safety 303

Part Four Integration of Disciplines

12. Integration of Hardware and Software Reliability 315

Part Five Applications

13. Applying Neural Networks to Software Reliability Assessment337

14. Web Site Design 354

15. Mobile Device Engineering 377

16. Signal–Driven Software Model for Mobile Devices 396

17. Object–Oriented Analysis and Design Applied to MathematicalSoftware 420

18. Tutorial on Hardware and Software Reliability,Maintainability, and Availability 443

Practice Problems with Solutions 1 466

Practice Problems with Solutions 2 504

Index 556

Norman F. Schneidewind, PhD, is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Information Sciences and the Software Engineering Group at the Naval Postgraduate School. Dr. Schneidewind is a Fellow of the IEEE, elected in 1992 for his "contributions to software measurement models in reliability and metrics, and for leadership in advancing the field of software maintenance." In 2001, he received the IEEE Reliability Society′s Engineer of the Year Award. Dr. Schneidewind was selected for an IEEE–USA Congressional Fellowship in 2005, working with the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on issues of cyber security and privacy.