An Architecture and a General Optimization Framework for Resource Management in Dynamic, Distributed Real-Time Systems

Abstract

This paper presents a model that is useful for developing resource allocation algorithms for distributed real-time systems that operate in dynamic environments. Interesting aspects of the model include dynamic environments, utility and service levels, which provide a means for graceful degradation in resource-constrained situations and support optimization of the allocation of resources. A software architecture of an adaptive resource manager is introduced and discussed.