A biologically‐inspired multi‐agent framework for autonomic service management
International Journal of Pervasive Computing and Communications
ISSN: 1742-7371
Article publication date: 31 December 2006
Abstract
This paper describes the design of a scalable bio‐mimetic framework that addresses several key issues of autonomous agents in the functional management domain of complex Ubiquitous Service‐Oriented Networks.We propose an autonomous network service management platform ‐ SwarmingNet, which is motivated by observations of the swarm intelligence in biological systems (e.g., Termite, Ant/Bees colonies, or Locusts ). In this SwarmingNet architecture, the required network service processes are implemented by a group of highly diverse and autonomic objects. These objects are called TeleService Solons (TSSs) as elements of TeleService Holons (TSHs), analoguous to individual insects as members of the whole colony. A single TSS is only able to pursue simple behaviors and interactions with local neighbors, on the contrary, a group of TSSs have the capabilities of fulfilling the complex tasks relating to service discovery and service activation.We simulate a service configuration process for a Multimedia Messaging Service, and a performance comparison between the bio‐agents and normal agents is analyzed. Finally, we conclude that through bio‐swarming intelligence behaviors, this infrastructure develops the enhanced self‐X capabilities which give IP networks advantages of instinctive compatibility, efficiency and scalability.
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Citation
Chiang, F., Braun, R. and Hughes, J. (2006), "A biologically‐inspired multi‐agent framework for autonomic service management", International Journal of Pervasive Computing and Communications, Vol. 2 No. 3, pp. 261-276. https://doi.org/10.1108/17427370780000155
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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