The dynamic connection framework : intelligently creating and maintaining connections in a volatile network environment
Jaime A. Meritt · 1999
Computer Science The Dynamic Connection Framework (DCF) is an enhancement to the existing enterprise architecture at American International Underwriters. The DCF's purpose is to seamlessly integrate into the existing CORBA environment and compensate for the weaknesses inherent in the current architecture. The DCF utilizes agent technology to intelligently create, monitor, and maintain connections to components located on servers located on the network. Benefits of the DCF include transparent failure recovery, load balancing, and centralized server information coupled with a light footprint and easy integration into legacy code.