Books and Book Chapters

1. S. S. Lavenberg (Editor and Principal Author), Computer Performance Modeling Handbook, Academic Press, 1983.

2. S. S. Lavenberg and M. S. Squillante, Performance Evaluation in Industry - A Personal Perspective, in Performance Evaluation: Origins and Directions, Springer Verlag, 3- 13, 2000

Publications

1. S. S. Lavenberg, "Feedback Communication Using Orthogonal Signals", IEEE Trans. Info. Theory, 15, 478-483 (1969).

2. S. S. Lavenberg, "Note on a Partition for a Decision Feedback Strategy", IEEE Trans.
Info. Theory, 16, 493-494 (1970).

3. S. S. Lavenberg, "Repetitive Signaling Using a Noisy Feedback Channel", IEEE Trans. Info. Theory, 17, 269-278 (1971).

4. S. S. Lavenberg, "Queueing Analysis of a Multiprogrammed Computer System Having a Multilevel Storage Hierarchy", SIAM J. Comput. , 2, 232-252 (1973).

5. A. Chang and S. S. Lavenberg, "Work Rates in Closed Queueing Networks With General Independent Servers", Oper. Res., 22, 838-847 (1974).

6. S. S. Lavenberg, "Efficient Estimation Via Simulation of Work-Rates in Closed Queueing Networks", COMPSTAT 1974, 353-362, Physica Verlag, Vienna (1974)

7. S. S. Lavenberg, "The Steady-State Queueing Time Distribution for the M/G/1 Finite Capacity Queue", Management Science, 21, 501-506 (1975).

8. S. S. Lavenberg and G. S. Shedler, "Derivation of Confidence Intervals for Work Rate Estimators in a Closed Queueing Network", SIAM J. Comput., 4, 108-124 (1975).

9. S. S. Lavenberg and D. R. Slutz, "Introduction to Regenerative Simulation", IBM J. Res. and Develop., 19, 458-462 (1975).

10. S. S. Lavenberg and D. R. Slutz, "Regenerative Simulation of a Queueing Model of an Automated Tape Library", IBM J. Res. and Develop., 19, 463-475 (1975).

11. S. S. Lavenberg and G. S. Shedler, "Stochastic Modeling of Processor Scheduling With Application to Data Base Management Systems", IBM J. Res. Develop., 20, 437-448 (1976).

12. D. P. Gaver, S. S. Lavenberg and T. G. Price, "Exploratory Analysis of Access Path Length Data for a Data Base Management System", IBM J. Res. Develop., 20, 449-464 (1976).

13. S. S. Lavenberg, T. L. Moeller and P. D. Welch, "Variance Reduction in the Simulation of Queueing Networks", Proceedings Simulation '77 , 19-22, ACTA Press, Anaheim, (1977).

14. S. S. Lavenberg, T. L. Moeller and P. D. Welch, "Control Variables Applied to the Simulation of Queueing Models of Computer Systems", Computer Performance, 459-467, North-Holland, Amsterdam (1977).

15. S. S. Lavenberg and C. H. Sauer, "Sequential Stopping Rules for the Regenerative Method of a Simulation", IBM J. Res. and Develop., 21, 545-558 (1977).

16. S. S. Lavenberg, T. L. Moeller and P. D. Welch, "The Application of Control Variables to the Simulation of Closed Queueing Networks", Proceedings of 1977 Winter Simulation Conference , 153-154 (1977).

17. S. S. Lavenberg, "Regenerative Simulation of Queueing Networks", Proceedings of First Meeting AFCET-SMF on Applied Mathematics, 105-122, Palaiseau, France (1978).

18. S. S. Lavenberg and P. D. Welch, "Variance Reduction Techniques", Proceedings of 1978 Winter Simulation Conference, 167-170 (1978).

19. S. S. Lavenberg, "Stability and Maximum Departure Rate of Certain Open Queueing Networks Having Finite Capacity Constraints", R.A.I.R.O. Informatique, 12, 353-370 (1978).

20. S. S. Lavenberg, T. L. Moeller and C. H. Sauer, "Concomitant Control Variables Applied to the Regenerative Simulation of Queueing Systems", Oper. Res., 27, 134-160 (1979).

21. S. S. Lavenberg and P. D. Welch, "Using Conditional Expectation to Reduce Variance in Discrete Event Simulation", Proceedings of 1979 Winter Simulation Conference, 291-294 (1979).

22. M. Reiser and S. S. Lavenberg, "Mean Value Analysis of Closed Multichain Queueing Networks", J. ACM, 27, 313-322 (1980).

23. S. S. Lavenberg and M. Reiser, "Stationary State Probabilities at Arrival Instants for Closed Queueing Networks With Multiple Types of Customers", J. Appl. Prob.,17, 1048-1061 (1980).

24. S. S. Lavenberg and P. D. Welch, "A Perspective on the Use of Control Variables to Increase the Efficiency of Monte Carlo Simulations", Management Science, 27, 322-335 (1981).

25. S. S. Lavenberg, T. L. Moeller and P. D. Welch, "Statistical Results on Control Variables With Application to Variance Reduction in Queueing Network Simulation", Oper. Res., 30, 182-202 (1982).

26. S. S. Lavenberg, "Closed Multichain Product Form Queueing Networks With Large Population Sizes", in Applied Probability-Computer Science, The Interface, 219-249, Birkhauser (1982).

27. S. S. Lavenberg, R. R. Muntz and B. Samadi, "Performance Analysis of a Rollback Method for Distributed Simulation", Proceedings of Performance '83, 117-132 (1983).

28. A. Goldberg, S. S. Lavenberg and G. Popek, "A Validated Distributed System Performance Model", Proceedings of Performance '83 , 251-258 (1983).

29. E. Souza e Silva, S. S. Lavenberg and R. R. Muntz, "A Perspective on Iterative Methods for the Approximate Analysis of Closed Queueing Networks", Proceedings of the International Workshop on Applied Mathematics and Performance/Reliability Models of Computer/Communication Systems, 191-210 (1983).

30. A. Blum, L. Donatiello, P. Heidelberger, S. S. Lavenberg and E. A. MacNair, "Experiments with Decomposition of Extended Queueing Network Models", Proceedings International Conference on Modelling Techniques and Tools for Performance Analysis (1984).

31. S. S. Lavenberg, "A Simple Analysis of Exclusive and Shared Lock Contention in a Database System", Performance Evaluation Review, 143-148 (1984).

32. P. Heidelberger and S. S. Lavenberg, "Computer Performance Evaluation Methodology", IEEE Trans. Comp., 1195-1220 (1984).

33. E. de Souza e Silva, S. S. Lavenberg and R. R. Muntz, "A Clustering Approximation Technique for Queueing Network Models with a Large Number of Chains", IEEE Trans. Comp., 419-430 (1986).

34. A. Goyal, W. C. Carter, E. de Souza e Silva, S. S. Lavenberg and K. S. Trivedi, "The System Availability Estimator", Proceedings FTCS-16, 84-89 (1986); republished in FTSC-25 Silver Jubilee - Highlights from 25 years, 182-187 (1995).

35. S. S. Lavenberg, "Performance Models for Computer Systems", Teletraffic Analysis and Computer Performance Evaluation, 271-274 (1986).

36. A. Goyal, S. S. Lavenberg and K. S. Trivedi, "Probabilistic Modeling of Computer System Availability", Ann. of Oper. Res., 8, 285-306 (1987).

37. A. Goyal and S. S. Lavenberg, "Modeling and Analysis of Computer System Availability", IBM J. Research and Development, 31, 651-664 (1987).

38. S. S. Lavenberg, "A Perspective on Queueing Models of Computer Performance", Queueing Theory and Its Applications - Liber Amicorum for J. W. Cohen , Boxma and Syski, Eds., North-Holland, 59-94 (1988); reprinted in Performance Evaluation, 10, 53-76 (1989).
39. A. E. Conway, E. de Souza e Silva and S. S. Lavenberg, "Mean Value Analysis by Chain of Product Form Queueing Networks", IEEE Transactions on Computers, Vol. 38, No. 3, 432-442 (1989).

40. E. de Souza e Silva and S. S. Lavenberg, "Calculating Joint Queue Length Distributions in Product Form Queueing Networks", J.ACM, Vol. 36, No. 1, 194-207 (1989).

41. P. S. Yu, D. M. Dias and S. S. Lavenberg, "On the Analytical Modeling of Database Concurrency Control", J.ACM , Vol. 40, No. 4, 831-872 (1993).