Modular Workflow Engine for Distributed Services using Lightweight Java Clients
R. -M. Vetter,
W. Lennartz,
J. -V. Peetz
Abstract:In this article we introduce the concept and the first implementation of a lightweight client-server-framework as middleware for distributed computing. On the client side an installation without administrative rights or privileged ports can turn any computer into a worker node. Only a Java runtime environment and the JAR files comprising the workflow client are needed. To connect all clients to the engine one open server port is sufficient. The engine submits data to the clients and orchestrates their work by … Show more
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