TY - GEN
T1 - DEVS-suite simulator
T2 - 2010 43rd Winter Simulation Conference, WSC'10
AU - Zengin, Ahmet
AU - Sarjoughian, Hessam
PY - 2010
Y1 - 2010
N2 - Understanding of the underlying concepts, principles, and theories of computer network can significantly benefit from simulation tools. Usage and development of simulation models for computer networks, however, can be demanding in educational settings. While a variety of open source and commercial tools are available, there remains a desire for simulators that can better support student learning and instructor teaching. In this work, the DEVS-Suite general-purpose simulator is extended to support modeling of network protocols. A model library for the OSPF protocol has been developed such that the emphasis is placed on education to capture the basic principles of network protocols using sound modeling and simulation principles instead of supporting highly detailed network protocol simulations. The use and pedagogical effectiveness of the DEVS-Suite network simulator is carried out in a classroom setting. The results of the student survey are presented and discussed.
AB - Understanding of the underlying concepts, principles, and theories of computer network can significantly benefit from simulation tools. Usage and development of simulation models for computer networks, however, can be demanding in educational settings. While a variety of open source and commercial tools are available, there remains a desire for simulators that can better support student learning and instructor teaching. In this work, the DEVS-Suite general-purpose simulator is extended to support modeling of network protocols. A model library for the OSPF protocol has been developed such that the emphasis is placed on education to capture the basic principles of network protocols using sound modeling and simulation principles instead of supporting highly detailed network protocol simulations. The use and pedagogical effectiveness of the DEVS-Suite network simulator is carried out in a classroom setting. The results of the student survey are presented and discussed.
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U2 - 10.1109/WSC.2010.5678989
DO - 10.1109/WSC.2010.5678989
M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:79951618038
SN - 9781424498666
T3 - Proceedings - Winter Simulation Conference
SP - 2947
EP - 2957
BT - Proceedings of the 2010 Winter Simulation Conference, WSC'10
Y2 - 5 December 2010 through 8 December 2010
ER -