Autonomic computing refers to the self-managing characteristics of distributed computing resources, adapting to unpredictable changes while hiding intrinsic complexity to operators and users. Started by IBM in 2001, this initiative ultimately aims to develop computer systems capable of self-management, to overcome the rapidly growing complexity of...
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A concept introduced by IBM, but quickly being latched on to by both hardware and software players. In essence autonomic computing enables computers to take care of themselves, ie they will not need to have human support to keep them available. This should cause operators and even system administrators to consider their long terms career plans.
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