CS 553 Assignment 1

Due: Sunday 4/2/2006

Objective: Write a small A program to test the infrastructure.

What to do:

1. Log into the virtual OS lab. The main instructions are here. Older instructions are here.

2. Pick a web server or application server to monitor.

3. Write a small A program to fire an assertion when the server throughput becomes too low. The Wiki for the A language is here.

How to test:

1. Generate load on the system.

2. Restart the server in question.

3. Observe your assertion print out.

What to hand in (send email to the TA):

1. Code for your A program.

2. A short description (½ -1 page) of your experience.