The objective of this paper is to discuss why computer-based systems should be autonomic, where autonomicity implies self-managing, often conceptualized in terms of being self-configuring, self-healing, self-optimising, self-protecting and self-aware. We look at motivations for autonomicity, examine how more and more systems are exhibiting autonomic behavior, and finally look at future directions.
Index Terms:
Autonomic Computing, Autonomic Systems, Self-Managing Systems, Complexity, Total Cost of Ownership, Future Computing Paradigms
Citation:
Roy Sterritt, Mike Hinchey, "Why Computer-Based Systems Should Be Autonomic," ecbs, pp.406-412, 12th IEEE International Conference and Workshops on the Engineering of Computer-Based Systems (ECBS'05), 2005