Autonomic Computing and Its Vision as Future Computing

Autonomic computing systems are self-managed systems without the need of human intervention. It is an analogy of the autonomic nervous system in nature. In an autonomic computing system the human operator takes a new rule, instead of controlling the system he just guides the system and devises rules for self-managing system. Every aspect of human life is automated and this makes everyday tasks much easier, so autonomic computing makes all aspect of computing faster and more efficient. The biggest advantage of autonomic computing is it will reduce the need for day to day repetitive administrative tasks and which is the biggest time saver. The four aspects of self-management such as self-configuration, self-protection, -healing are discussed. The need for developing algorithms that is set of rules that can take information and improvise, also the need for design of architecture that provide consistent interfaces and point of control in a heterogeneous environment are also discussed. The paper also analyzes how autonomic communications will be a driving factor for the future internet. Keywords---Autonomic behavior, Self-configuration, Self-healing, Self-management, Self-optimization, Selfprotection.