Proposal for a Lightweight Generic Grid Platform Architecture

One of the main shortcomings of existing Grid systems is their limited support for adaptability and scalability. We propose a generic, lightweight Grid platform with minimal context such that it could be adopted for different contexts of use and thus permitting scalability. In designing the platform we exclusively rely on component technology; specifically, our work builds on a reflective component model and composable component frameworks. This strategy enables us to keep the basic platform generic and lightweight yet extensible and adaptable through adding and reconfiguring components statically and dynamically. In this paper, we report on the analysis and design of the platform.