Abstract
In this paper, we consider several mathematical and algorithmic problems which arise naturally in the optimal deployment of modern network management systems. Specifically, we will consider the problem of minimizing the total communication costs within an architecture consisting of a distributed hierarchy of cooperating intelligent agents. We consider several communication cost models, and describe provable optimal schemes for distributing agents among machines in each of these models.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 235-248 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Information Sciences |
Volume | 149 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 2003 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Distributed hierarchy
- Multi-agent system
- Network management
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Software
- Control and Systems Engineering
- Theoretical Computer Science
- Computer Science Applications
- Information Systems and Management
- Artificial Intelligence