Equivalent Queueing Networks and Their Use in Approximate Equilibrium Analysis

Mathematical modeling of stochastic systems frequently gives rise to models in a class referred to as Markovian queueing networks-- specifically, queueing networks whose time evolution can be described by a discrete-state, regular Markov stochastic process. Markovian *Bell Laboratories. ®Copyright 1983, American Telephone & Telegraph Company. Photo reproduction for noncommercial use is permitted without payment of royalty provided that each reproduction is done without alteration and that the Journal reference and copyright notice are included on the first page. The title and abstract, but no other portions, of this paper may be copied or distributed royalty free by computer-based and other information-service systems without further permission. Permission to reproduce or republish any other portion of this paper must be obtained from the Editor.