Autonomic Computing

This research topic is Autonomic Computing, including Virtualization. Some of what I intend to go over in my paper is as follows:

• What is Virtualization, and how does it relate to Autonomic Computing.
• What sort of applications does Virtualization have? For instance, in business, trade, at home, etc.
• Is it more cost effective for companies to use Virtualization?
• Is Virtualization safe for the user?
• How affordable is Virtualization?
• Who provides Virtualization as a service.

Virtualization Basics. VMware. March 3, 2012. http://www.vmware.com/virtualization/what-is-virtualization.html

Paul Barham , Boris Dragovic , Keir Fraser , Steven H , Tim Harris , Alex Ho , Rolf Neugebauer , Ian Pratt , Andrew Warfield. (2003). Xen and Virtualization. March 3, 2012.  http://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/research/srg/netos/papers/2003-xensosp.pdf

Google Chrome: Advantages and DIsadvantages.

Advantages:

•      Fast web page downloading
•      Multi-Threaded approach
•      Own task manager - tells how much memory and CPU is needed by each website.
•      Dynamic Tabs
•      Safe browsing - warns user if they attempt to visit harmful sites.

Disadvantages:

•      No add-ons
•      No RSS feed feature
•      Privacy
•      No Status bar