A Framework for Constraint-Based Deployment and Autonomic Management of Distributed Applications

We propose a framework for deployment and subsequent autonomic management of component-based distributed applications. An initial deployment goal is specified using a declarative constraint language, expressing constraints over aspects such as componenthost mappings and component interconnection topology. A constraint solver is used to find a configuration that satisfies the goal, and the configuration is deployed automatically. The deployed application is instrumented to allow subsequent autonomic management. If, during execution, the manager detects that the original goal is no longer being met, the satisfy/deploy process can be repeated automatically in order to generate a revised deployment that does meet the goal.

• Type: Journal
• Year: 2010
• Where: CORR
• Authors: Alan Dearle, Graham N. C. Kirby, Andrew McCarthy
• Keywords: Component-based Distributed Applications, CORR 2010, Education, Initial Deployment Goal, Subsequent Autonomic Management