A methodology for interactive computer service measurement

A measurement methodology applicable to interactive computer service is described. Its primary purpose is to enable external, user-oriented assessment of computer performance, instead of the more frequently used internal system measurement techniques. The NBS Network Measurement System is employed as the external measurement tool. Example data have been collected and analyzed. A demonstration of the methodology, leading to a pragmatic figure-of-merit evaluation of results, is included.

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