According to the theory that computing sources on network can be integrated into a composite computation with suitable application logic, a new distributed software architecture IMSA is proposed. IMSA uses XML to express the logic of atom computation, composite computation and computing source. The isomerism among all the computing sources is shielded by IMSA, which is computing transparent, complete, reliable, dynamically configurable, extensible, loose coupled, and load equivalent. Based on IMSA structure, we can make good use of network computing ability, construct a new application in a short duration, and provide a new method for the integration of enterprises' legacy business systems.
['Ying Li', 'Qing Wu', 'Zhaohui Wu']
IMSA: integrated multi-computing-sources software architecture