Intercloud Architecture Framework for Heterogeneous Cloud Based Infrastructure Services Provisioning On-Demand

Abstract

This paper presents on-going research to develop the Intercloud Architecture Framework (ICAF) that addresses problems in multi-provider multi-domain heterogeneous cloud based infrastructure services and applications integration and interoperability. The paper refers to existing standards in Cloud Computing, in particular, recently published NIST Cloud Computing Reference Architecture (CCRA). The proposed ICAF defines four complementary components addressing Intercloud integration and interoperability: multi-layer Cloud Services Model (CSM) that combines commonly adopted cloud service models, such as IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, in one multilayer model with corresponding inter-layer interfaces including also access and delivery infrastructure layer; Intercloud Control and Management Plane (ICCMP) that supports cloud based applications interaction; Intercloud Federation Framework (ICFF), and Intercloud Operation Framework (ICOF). The paper provides general definition of the ICFF, its generic components and interfaces. The paper briefly describes the architectural framework for cloud based infrastructure services provisioned on-demand being developed in the framework of the GEYSERS project that provides a basis for CSM and ICCMP implementation allowing optimized provisioning of computing, storage and networking resources. The proposed architecture is intended to provide an architectural model for developing Intercloud middleware and in this way will facilitate clouds interoperability and integration.

Defining architecture components of the Big Data Ecosystem

“…We base our BDAF definition on industry best practices and our experience in defining architectures for new technologies, in particular, NIST Cloud Computing Reference Architecture (CCRA) [18], Intercloud Architecture Framework (ICAF) by authors [19], recent documents by the NIST Big Data Working Group [4], in particular initial Big Data Reference Architecture [20] or Big Data technology Roadmap [21]. We also refer to other related architecture definitions: Information as a Service by Open Data Center Alliance [22], TMF Big Data Analytics Architecture [23], IBM Business Analytics and Optimisation Reference Architecture [24], LexisNexis HPCC Systems [25].…”

“…General BDI services and components include  Big Data Management tools  Registries, indexing/search, semantics, namespaces  Security infrastructure (access control, policy enforcement, confidentiality, trust, availability, privacy)  Collaborative environment (groups management) We define Federated Access and Delivery Infrastructure (FADI) as an important component of the general BDI that interconnects different components of the cloud/Intercloud based infrastructure combining dedicated network connectivity provisioning and federated access control [19,37].…”

Cloud Computing with e-Science Applications

“…This task is typically out of scope of the existing cloud service provider models but will be required to support perceived benefits of the future e-SDI. These topics are a subject of another research by the authors on the InterCloud Architecture Framework [37,38,39].…”

Secure service interaction for collaborative business processes in the inter-cloud

“…Since some intercloud models, e.g. Demchenko and Makkes [15], [16], [17] and Lloret [4], are well known but focus on special areas of CC, e.g. Demchenko and Makkes focus on IaaS, we present only those models that are relevant for our work.…”