Autonomic Computing and Its Applications

This tutorial provides an overview of AC and the various technologies that have been used to design and implement AC systems. Examples will be given in a variety of areas. The tutorial follows this outline:

1. AC Overview (15 min)
2. Techniques used: model-driven, learning-based, control-theory (45 min)
3. Applications of AC (1 hour and 45 minutes):
   • Cloud computing and data centers
   • Adaptive software systems
   • E-commerce and Web systems
   • SOA systems
   • Databases
   • Emergency departments
4. Concluding Remarks (15 min)