AR.1. Introduction

This document describes the high-level architecture of system of Jini technology-enabled services and/or devices (Jini system), defines the different components that make up the system, characterizes the use of those components, discusses some of the component interactions, and gives an example. This document identifies those parts of the system that are necessary infrastructure, those that are part of the programming model, and those that are optional services that can live within the system.

AR.1.1. Goals of the System

A Jini system is a distributed system based on the idea of federating groups of users and the resources required by those users. The overall goal is to turn the network into a flexible, easily administered ...

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