Virtual Machine Applicability to Dynamic Coalitions
Abstract
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory has investigated the suitability of virtual machine technology for use in dynamic coalition networks. The remote creation and teardown of dynamic coalition networks among partners with different degrees of trustworthiness is a very desirable capability and poses a difficult challenge to implement. There are many issues to be addressed in developing such a coalition capability, especially considering the high degree of security that is required. Configuring, distributing, and managing virtual machines from a central location may provide a secure means to quickly deploy, maintain, and take down private networks among coalition members. JHU/APL has also investigated operational requirements that, together, encompass a variety of possible coalition network applications, such as networking among allied partners for military operations, dynamic collaboration of civilian partners, or coordinated large-scale system testing among multiple international organizations. For any particular application, only a subset of the requirements might apply. This paper describes the system requirements for a Dynamic Coalition System, the applicability of virtual machine technology to the problem, and the additional technologies that would be necessary to fulfill the unmet requirements.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA447336
Entities
People
- David V. Heinbuch
- Lauren B. Davis
Organizations
- Johns Hopkins University