A Systems Engineering Attempt to Analyze the Linux Block Layer with BPF Compiler Collection (BCC) Toolkit and Static Tracepoints
Originally posted on medium on Jan 16th, 2023. Systems Engineering NASA defines Systems Engineering as follows : At NASA, “systems engineering” is defined as a methodical, multi-disciplinary approach for the design, realization, technical management, operations, and retirement of a system. A “system” is the combination of elements that function together to produce the capability required to meet a need. The elements include all hardware, software, equipment, facilities, personnel, processes, and procedures needed for this purpose; that is, all things required to produce system-level results. The results include system-level qualities, properties, characteristics, functions, behavior, and performance. The value added by the system as a whole, beyond that contributed independently by the parts, is primarily created by the relationship among the parts; that is, how they are interconnected. It is a way of looking at the “big picture” when making technical decisions. It is a way of achievi...