University of Houston
Department of Computer Science

In partial fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of
Master of Science


Srinivas Rao
will defend his thesis

Infrastructure for Outsourcing Services: A Software Model



Abstract

A model for offering services on Internet that enables outsourcing services is presented with examples of areas where this model would be useful. Development of infrastructure that could enable a service provider with minimal effort is discussed. Various technologies that can be used to implement this infrastructure are considered with reference to their benefits and drawbacks, available tools and ease of implementation. Based on these factors, Web Services model is chosen for implementation using the Java Web Services Developer’s Pack from Sun Microsystems. Requirements imposed by such infrastructure are discussed along with general outline of functionalities of the server and the client. Design considerations and implementation of this functionality are detailed and the software design patterns that can be used are highlighted. Use of the developed infrastructure is illustrated with a simulated service provider.

Date: 30^th, April, 2004
Time: 1:00 PM
Place: 550-PGH



Faculty, students, and the general public are invited.
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Venkat Subramaniam