Autonomic system design based on the integrated use of SSM and VSM

Authors:
D. W. Bustard;R. Sterritt;A. Taleb-Bendiab;A. Laws
Affiliations:
Faculty of Engineering, University of Ulster, Northern Ireland, UK;Faculty of Engineering, University of Ulster, Northern Ireland, UK;School of Computing & Mathematical Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK;School of Computing & Mathematical Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK
Venue:
Artificial Intelligence Review
Year:
2006

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Abstract

This paper describes an approach to autonomic systems development that involves the integrated use of two general systems design techniques: Soft Systems Methodology (SSM) and the Viable System Model (VSM). The paper summarizes the relevant aspects of each technique and describes how they can be used together to create design models of an autonomic system and its environment. The discussion is illustrated through a consideration of the development of a generic computing system to help manage the technology used in an organisation.