What capabilities does the OSGi Services Platform deliver?
Software Component Management – The OSGi Framework handles the entire lifecycle management of applications and components. Besides the provision of packaging formats for all sorts of middleware and applications, it also provides fully dynamic lifecycle management. Remote Component Management – The OSGi Service Platform is specifically designed for devices that can operate unattended or under control of a platform operator. These are the devices that need remote management. Managing devices remotely can require a multitude of protocols. Therefore, the OSGi Platform has been designed to support all common transfer protocols including but not limited to SNMP, CMISE, CIM, OMA DM, etc. Secure Execution Environment – Execution code into a networked device can only be allowed if the device is properly protected. The OSGi specification, therefore, offers a comprehensive, multi level security model. This model is based on standard Java features combined with specific OSGi security features. Com
