Compact representation of large performability models based on extended BDDs

We discuss compact symbolic representations of large state spaces, based on binary decision diagrams (BDD). Extensions of BDDs are considered, in order to represent stochastic transition systems for performabil-ity analysis. Parallel composition of components can be performed in this context, without leading to state space explosion. Furthermore, we discuss state space reduction by Markovian bisimulation, also based on symbolic techniques .