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Websites in Performance and Capacity

1. ATL-CSIM: System Simulation and Modeling Tools.
   Lockheed Advanced Technology Labs' CSIM is a general purpose discrete-event simulator for block diagram oriented systems. Graphical/interactive or text/batch simulations. Not to be confused with Mesquite Software's CSIM18, another simulation tool.
   http://www.atl.lmco.com/proj/csim
   
   
2. Future Star Services
   Brief overview of some tools for performance measurement on UNIX systems.
   http://www.unixperformance.co.uk/tools.htm
   
   
3. Internet Speed Boost Solutions
   Modem tweaks and browser tips to speed up Internet access. Reports web accelerator software options which claim full optimization.
   http://www.inboost.com/
   
   
4. Quantitative System Performance
   Introductory text on analytic computer performance models. Complete text is available as searchable PDF. Published in 1984.
   http://www.cs.washington.edu/homes/lazowska/qsp/
   
   
5. Stratton & English Software - Performance Specialists
   Provider of Internet Software Services, specialising in Performance Investigations - including performance prediction, optimisation and testing.
   http://www.strattonenglish.co.uk
   
   
6. The Art of Computer Systems Performance Analysis
   Raj Jain's 1992 text provides a comprehensive introduction. His site includes lecture notes for many chapters (but not all) and errata.
   http://www.cis.ohio-state.edu/~jain/books/perfbook.htm
   
   
7. UNIX Performance tools and documentation
   Information about UNIX commands for performance measurement and tuning documents. Includes tutorials and links to other resources for UNIX performance
   http://www.geocities.com/techdirectory/performance.html
   
   
8. University Classes on Computer Performance
   Web sites for academic classes on computer performance. Typical contents include syllabi, readings, homework, and lecture notes. Useful to students, instructors and practitioners who want to review the basics.
   http://www.frontrunnercpc.com/info/classes.htm
   
   

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