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***                      DSN-2003                      ***
***   Performance and Dependability Symposium (IPDS)   ***
***            The International Conference            ***
***         on Dependable Systems and Networks         ***
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***               San Francisco, CA, USA               ***
***                  June 22-25, 2003                  ***
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Web page: http://dsn.org/pds.html


Important dates
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Submission: December 2, 2002
Notification: March 10, 2003

DSN, the International Conference on Dependable Systems and Networks,
consists of two symposiums, multiple workshops, tutorials, and 
special sessions.

The Performance and Dependability Symposium (IPDS) (www.dsn.org/pds.html) 
is one of two main DSN symposiums, and aims to bring together academic and 
industrial researchers in the areas of performance and dependability for 
(1) computer systems and networks and (2) high-performance parallel 
computers and broadband communication networks.  Relating analytical 
techniques to simulations, actual measurements, and experiments will be the 
broad theme of the IPDS symposium.  Research in the following areas is 
especially welcome:

     -- techniques and tools for dependability assessment
     -- case studies for performance and dependability
     -- experimental studies on the impact of tools and processes on
        performance and dependability 

We invite original papers and other contributions reporting research
and practical results covering all aspects of analytical, simulation,
and measurement techniques for performance and dependability applied
to topic areas that include, but not limited to, the following:

    - Software/Hardware Systems
    - Real-Time Systems
    - Communication Systems
    - Distributed Systems
    - Parallel and Clustered Systems
    - Multiprocessing Systems
    - Systems for Fault-tolerance
    - Systems for Computer Security

Regular papers, practical experience reports, tool
descriptions/demonstrations, and panel proposals are especially
welcome in the following topics:

    - Analytical and Simulation Techniques for Performance and
      Dependability Assessment
    - Measurement Techniques for Performance and Dependability
      Assessment
    - Design and Use of Tools for Performance and Dependability
      Assessment
    - Operational Data for Analysis of Performance and Dependability
    - Experimental Studies of the Impact of Tools and Processes on
      Performance and Dependability 

Submission information:
Please visit http://dsn.org/pds.html for details.