|
|
The Merlin platform provides a comprehensive environment for the
management of a broad spectrum of components. Open source projects
such as the
OpenIM
instant
messaging server, the
PhoenixJMS
a JMS messaging platform,
along with a suite of
Apache
projects can be viewed as
meta-driven component solutions. Each of these initative, from
complex system such as the
James
enterprise messaging platform through to utility components
such as the
Cornerstone
component suite (thread pools, persistence, task scheduling, etc.) can
be represented in Merlin as pluggable services within a composite
component context. Looking forward, the challenge will be the ability to
locate and deploy on-demand the services you need as you need them.
Locating, maintaining and delivering information about available services,
delivery solutions, and usage criteria is the aim and objective of the
Digital Product Meta Library
(DPML).
Using meta information maintained under the DPML, Merlin users will be able
aggregate benefits across diverse projects enabling the growth and development
of an advanced digital product infrastructure.
|
