Autonomic Computing

Introduction

Global sales for autonomic computing systems and other similar approaches are going be very large. From large enterprise-wide products and services to smaller additional software products that will be added to existing products, customers can expect a wide range of products that will fit their requirements from all vendors. This—together with the growing problem of IT complexity, the need to simplify operations, and to reduce staffing and costs—will accelerate the need for enterprise solutions of all kinds. For large, medium, and small businesses, the problems are the same—complexity, costs, and staffing. This means that many software vendors will develop and produce products to meet and solve these needs. The purpose of this chapter ...