Solution techniques

After the model is chosen, constructed and parameterized, the next step is to find an appropriate solution to the model. There are several solution techniques by which a performance model may be solved. These may be broadly classified as simulation and analytical solution techniques.

• Simulation Techniques
• Analytical Techniques

Comparision of analytical and simulation models

• Analytical models tend to be computationally more efficient to run than s imulation models.
• Due to the higher level of abstraction, obtaining the values of the input pa rameters in analytical models is simpler than in simulation models.
• Simulation models can be made as detailed as necessary and can be more accur ate than analytical models.