Autonomic Computing

Evolution, Not Revolution

One of the last things a CIO needs is to be told that the latest technology is an IT revolution. Delivering system-wide autonomic computing environments should never be considered in this context. The implementation of autonomic computing is an evolutionary process that requires planning and support with additional processes. The path to full autonomic computing should be carefully planned and implemented. The road map to autonomic computing is achieved through five levels.

1. Basic level: This is the starting point for all IT environments. Each infrastructure element is managed independently by IT professionals who set it up, monitor it and eventually replace it.

2. Managed level: Systems management technologies can be used ...