Web Services Directory Based on Peer-to-Peer Technology

Abstract

Service-oriented architectures foster the interaction of a multitude of different services. In order to ensure flawless service interaction a directory service is needed that can be used to find suitable services for a desired task. A centralized solution for local services might be suitable for small systems, but on a larger scale -when systems start to interact via Federations of Trust -the need for an highly available and easily maintainable directory service arises.