A novel network behavior model based on generalized cellular automaton

Abstract

Computer networks exhibit very complex behavior. To establish an effective model for network behavior is of significance for improving the network performance. This paper presents a new network behavior model based on generalized cellular automaton. The proposed model may take into consideration the different personality and autonomy of network entities, the social interactions among entities, and the influences of concurrent emergent events in networks. © 2008 Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.