Title :
A relational model for distributed systems monitoring using flexible agents
Author :
Conradie, Leander ; Mountzia, Maria-Athina
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Comput. Sci., Munchen Univ., Germany
Abstract :
Monitoring of distributed systems for management purposes is a complex task aggravated by heterogeneity and distribution of resources and tools. This paper presents a method for monitoring distributed systems by applying concepts from the field of relational databases. The user may request information from the entire network by means of simple relational queries which are automatically optimized and implemented with flexible agents. This approach solves a large class of problems, adapts well to changes in the network, is not dependent on a central site and presents a usable example of flexible agent technology. The approach is illustrated by means of examples in service and systems management
Keywords :
computer network management; cooperative systems; database theory; distributed processing; query processing; relational algebra; relational databases; software agents; system monitoring; computer network management; distributed systems management; distributed systems monitoring; flexible agents; relational algebra; relational databases; relational query optimization; resource distribution; resource heterogeneity; service management; systems management; Computer network management; Computer science; Computerized monitoring; Data mining; Electronic mail; Environmental management; Query processing; Relational databases; Resource management; Telecommunication traffic;
Conference_Titel :
Services in Distributed and Networked Environments, 1996., Proceedings of Third International Workshop on
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-7499-7
DOI :
10.1109/SDNE.1996.502442
