A model for flexible service use and secure resource management

Abstract

Grid computing is promissing as an infrastructure that allows users to use distributed computer resources by simple connecting a computer to the network without special operation; just like connecting to the electricity, water or gas grid. In this paper, regarding resources as services, we propose a new architecture for realizing an environment in which users can use services that are in various locations through their portable terminals. In this architecture, a service is managed by an agent, which has two resource management spaces named the Public Zone and the Private Zone. The Public Zone is a space for realizing flexible public service use. The Private Zone is a space for protecting private user information. Moreover, agents are organized in a group called the community and are managed independently in each community. Thus, we realize both of flexible service use while protecting private information. © Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2005.