Towards a Systemic Approach to Autonomic Systems Engineering

  • Authors:
  • David Bustard;Roy Sterritt;A. Taleb-Bendiab;Andrew Laws;Martin Randles;Frank Keenan

  • Affiliations:
  • University of Ulster;University of Ulster;Liverpool John Moores University;Liverpool John Moores University;Liverpool John Moores University;Dundalk Institute of Technology

  • Venue:
  • ECBS '05 Proceedings of the 12th IEEE International Conference and Workshops on Engineering of Computer-Based Systems
  • Year:
  • 2005

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Abstract

An autonomic system is structured as a network of autonomic elements that collaborate to achieve the systemýs purpose. This paper examines the potential benefit of using well-established systems concepts and techniques in the development of such systems. In particular, it considers the possible role of Checklandýs Soft Systems Methodology and Beerýs Viable Systems Model in system design. The paper summarizes the relevant aspects of each approach and then assesses both their individual and joint strengths in support of the construction and evaluation of designs. Some practical issues in the use of these approaches are also identified. The discussion is illustrated using aspects of the design of an autonomic operating system.