Integration of SOA and Cloud Computing in RM-ODP

TL;DR

This paper explores integrating Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and cloud computing within the RM-ODP framework, addressing the need for adaptable standards to specify distributed systems in heterogeneous environments.

Contribution

It analyzes the applicability of RM-ODP to cloud computing and proposes adaptations to make it more practical for cloud-based distributed system specifications.

Findings

RM-ODP is too abstract for cloud system specification

Proposed adaptations improve RM-ODP's applicability to cloud environments

Discussion on how to tailor RM-ODP for heterogeneous IT resources

Abstract

The objective of ODP is according to ITU-T Recommendation X.901 stated as follows: The objective of ODP standardization is the development of standards that allow the benefits of distributing information processing services to be realized in an environment of heterogeneous IT resources and multiple organizational domains. These standards address constraints on system specification and the provision of a system infrastructure that accommodate difficulties inherent in the design and programming of distributed systems. This objective seems to cover cloud computing systems. Therefore, we in this paper discuss the concepts of cloud, and discuss the use of RM-ODP for specifying the solution. We indicate that the current RM-ODP may be too abstract for the purpose, and indicate how to adapt RM-ODP to fit the purpose