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In this paper we introduced the approach that is put forward in the CAST project
for the realisation of a platform that overcomes the deficiencies in the current state of
practice around PaaS offerings. The project works towards the direction of a fullyfledged
PaaS model and is tackling problems beyond the classic challenges associated
with cloud infrastructures (multi-tenancy, scalability, reliability, security), going into
platform-specific challenges such as optimising application reusability, extensibility,
configurability, integrability, and manageability, such that an ecosystem can
eventually emerge around the platform.
The paper provides an overview of the main concepts associated with the CAST
platform and the development of applications based upon it, an outline of its core
elements and their functionalities, a discussion about the model by which solutions
and customisations are packaged, and an analysis of the model by which applications
are deployed on the platform.
Acknowledgments. This work has been carried out in the context of research project
CAST, co-funded by Eureka Eurostars (E! 4373), the European Community, the
Greek General Secretariat for Research and Technology (15627/4-8-09), and the
German Federal Ministry for Education and Research.
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