A review of computer network reliability

Abstract

Network reliability, as a field, is focused on questions of topological disconnection between data nodes. Computer network reliability problem is primarily resolved by calculating the probability that specific set of nodes in understudied network can speak with each other at a given time. Network reliability analysis cuts across the design, deployment and testing of computer networks. Review reveal two major approaches to reliability analysis of computer network these are Path/cute numeration and Case analysis which utilizes the concept of graph decomposition. The measures of computer network reliability analysis include issues on connectivity, capacity and travel time. The different parameters used in defining the reliability of computer-communication system include; Failure Rate, Mean Time To Repair, Mean Time Between Failures, Mean Time To Failure and Availability.