AOA: an autonomous-oriented architecture

IP networks are now well established. However, control, management and optimization schemes are provided in a static and basic way. Network control and management could be provided in a dynamic way using an autonomous-based architecture. This architecture could be built through intelligent software agents that offer a new way to master reliability, plug-and-play schemes, quality of service, security, and mobility management. This new paradigm allows a dynamic and intelligent control of the equipment in a local manner. In this paper, we provide an illustration of such an architecture through the AOA (autonomous-oriented architecture) project developed by the LIP6. Finally, we discuss the pros and cons of this new architecture.