A Proposed Mathematical Model for Networked and Distributed System Reliability Evaluation in Tanzanian Universities

A Proposed Mathematical Model for Networked and Distributed System Reliability Evaluation in Tanzanian Universities

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Volume-11 Issue-2
Year of Publication : 2024
Authors : Paul K.M. Masenya, Seleman Ismail, Khamisi Kalegele
DOI : 10.14445/23497157/IJRES-V11I2P101

How to Cite?

Paul K.M. Masenya, Seleman Ismail, Khamisi Kalegele, "A Proposed Mathematical Model for Networked and Distributed System Reliability Evaluation in Tanzanian Universities," International Journal of Recent Engineering Science, vol. 11, no. 2, pp. 1-8, 2024. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23497157/IJRES-V11I2P101

Abstract
Today, most higher learning Institutions in Tanzania use student record Management Systems (SRMS) in their daily activities. SRMS, being among the Networked and Distributed Systems, contains multiple components, i.e. hardware, software middleware, data, users, and documents. The effective reliability and availability of the system depend on the specifications of individual components, network configurations, and redundancy models. Failure or incorrect functioning of one of the components can result in a catastrophic impact. This paper proposes a mathematical model to measure and predict the reliability of Networked and Distributed systems in higher learning Institutions in Tanzania.

Keywords
SMRS Reliability model, System reliability model, Mathematical modeling of distributed system reliability.

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