Changes between Version 6 and Version 7 of ClientSim

Timestamp:

Jul 18, 2007, 4:09:36 PM (17 years ago)

Author:

davea

Comment:

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ClientSim

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 = BOINC client simulator =
 
-The BOINC client simulator simulates the CPU scheduling and work-fetch policies of the BOINC client. It uses the same source code as the core client for these policies. You can use the simulator in either of two ways:
+The BOINC client simulator simulates a single BOINC client interacting with one or more projects.  The simulator models the CPU scheduling and work-fetch policies of the BOINC client very closely - in fact it uses the same source code as the core client for these policies.  The simulator implements several different scheduling policies: the ones currently in use, the ones used in the old (version 4) client, and several experimental policies that are under development.
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+The intended uses of the simulator include:
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+ * Identifying scenarios (combinations of host and project characteristics) where the current scheduling policies don't behave well.
+ * Studying experimental policies.
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+However, the simulator is not necessarily perfect - in some cases its results may differ significantly from what the actual client would do.
+If you find such cases, please send email to David Anderson or boinc_dev.
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+You can use the simulator in either of two ways:
  * Through a [/sim_form.php web interface]. This lets you do one simulation at a time, and shows you results graphically.
  * Compile it yourself. This provides a more flexible, but less convenient, interface.