ABSTRACT

This classic reference work is a comprehensive guide to the design, evaluation, and use of reliable computer systems. It includes case studies of reliable systems from manufacturers, such as Tandem, Stratus, IBM, and Digital. It covers special systems such as the Galileo Orbiter fault protection system and AT&T telephone switching system processors

part I|2 pages

THE THEORY OF RELIABLE SYSTEM DESIGN

chapter 1|19 pages

FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS

chapter 2|56 pages

FAULTS AND THEIR MANIFESTATIONS

chapter 3|150 pages

RELIABILITY TECHNIQUES

chapter 4|43 pages

MAINTAINABILITY AND TESTING TECHNIQUES

chapter 5|131 pages

EVALUATION CRITERIA

chapter 6|21 pages

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS

part II|1 pages

THE PRACTICE OF RELIABLE SYSTEM DESIGN

chapter |1 pages

GENERAL-PURPOSE COMPUTING

chapter |2 pages

LONG-LIFE SYSTEMS

chapter 7|97 pages

GENERAL-PURPOSE COMPUTING

chapter 8|147 pages

HIGH-AVAI LABILITY SYSTEMS

chapter 9|20 pages

LONG-LIFE SYSTEMS

chapter 10|46 pages

CRITICAL COMPUTATIONS

part III|2 pages

A DESIGN METHODOLOGY AND EXAMPLE OF DEPENDABLE SYSTEM DESIGN

chapter 11|30 pages

A DESIGN METHODOLOGY

chapter |72 pages

APPENDIXES

chapter |4 pages

GLOSSARY

chapter |40 pages

REFERENCES

chapter |5 pages

CREDITS

chapter |1 pages

TRADEMARKS