In communication and computer network research, network simulation is a technique whereby a software program models the behavior of a network by calculating the interaction between the different network entities (routers, switches, nodes, access points, links etc.). Most simulators use discrete event simulation - the modeling of systems in which state variables change at discrete points in time.
There are both free/open-source and proprietary network simulators available. Examples of notable network simulators / emulators include:
Both commercial tools are available at deeply discounted prices to universities.
To have a career in network simulation it is advisable to have qualifications in computer science. Certain Batchelors degrees in computer science offer network simulation as an option within their degree program.
Emad Aboelela has written: 'Network simulation experiments manual' -- subject(s): Computer networks, Computer simulation, Handbooks, manuals
Glomosim simulator project a popular simulation tool which is freely for education, research and developed from springer paper. Models of layers in Glomosim simulator. Glomosim network simulation environment.
Ze Xiang Wu has written: 'Simulation of transport of Ethernet frames over an ATM network'
Combination of two simulation methods such as an agent-based simulation and a discrete time step simulation
Aerodynamic simulation
simulation process
A. Alan B. Pritsker has written: 'Mathematical formulation' -- subject(s): Mathematical models, Programming (Mathematics) 'Solutions manual for introduction to simulation and SLAM II' 'GERT: graphical evaluation and review technique' -- subject(s): GERT (Network analysis) 'Introduction to simulation and SLAM II' -- subject(s): Digital computer simulation, SLAM (Computer program language) 'Slam II network models for decision support' -- subject(s): Computer simulation, Decision making 'A zero-one programming approach to scheduling with limited resources' -- subject(s): Linear programming, Production scheduling 'The GASP IV simulation language' -- subject(s): GASP (Computer program language) 'Management decision making' -- subject(s): GERT (Network analysis), Decision making, Data processing 'Simulation with GASP [dash printed on line] PL/I' -- subject(s): PL/I (Computer program language), GASP (Computer program language)
Paragliding Simulation was created in 1991.
Cisco Network Simulator software is used to help students train in job areas that they are going into. The software helps prepare the student with real world simulation experiences.
The Bolshoi Cosmological Simulation was a large-scale simulation of the evolution of the Universe.
Cisco Packet Tracer is a powerful network simulation program that allows students to experiment with network behavior and ask “what if” questions. As an integral part of the Networking Academy comprehensive learning experience, Packet Tracer provides simulation, visualization, authoring, assessment, and collaboration capabilities and facilitates the teaching and learning of complex technology concepts.