A New WAVE: Exploring New Load Pattern Models for Experimentation in Computer Networks

• Danilo C. Beuttenmuller IFPB http://orcid.org/0009-0007-4319-6241
• Matheus F. de A. Valério IFPB https://orcid.org/0009-0004-4273-8545
• Caio Luiz L. T. Silva IFPB https://orcid.org/0009-0001-1102-1857
• Icaro M. da Silva IFPB https://orcid.org/0009-0007-8863-7653
• Paulo Ditarso Maciel Jr. IFPB https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0732-752X
• Leandro C. de Almeida IFPB https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4342-3030

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/sbrc_estendido.2025.6301

Resumo

Experimentation is a crucial step in many types of scientific research, enabling researchers to evaluate the validity of their hypotheses. In computer networks, one of the key challenges during the experimentation phase is finding load generators capable of accurately modeling diverse traffic patterns for various applications. To address this issue, our previous work introduced a load generator designed to generate load based on real application behavior. In this sense, this work improves the WAVE Workload Assay for Verified Experiments. A new WAVE version can generate loads for three distinct patterns: sinusoid, flashcrowd, and step. Additionally, it now supports microbursts and container-based environments.

Palavras-chave: Traffic Patterns, Load Generator, Computer Networks Experimentation

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