Abstract: A scheduling process is provided for scheduling allocation of resources to a task, each resource having a plurality of attributes, the task having one or more operational constraints including a required plurality of capabilities, and having a performance condition. For example, the resources' attributes are reviewed to identify combinations of resources that collectively satisfy the task's capability requirements. Each identified combination of resources is evaluated according to a performance algorithm to identify an associated performance cost. A combination of resources is selected whose identified performance cost meets the performance condition. The task is scheduled based on the selected combination of resources.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are concerned with scheduling resources to perform tasks requiring a plurality of capabilities or capabilities and capacities, and has particular application to highly changeable or uncertain environments in which the status and the composition of tasks and/or resources changes frequently. Embodiments provide a method for use in a scheduling process for scheduling allocation of resources to a task, each resource having a plurality of attributes, wherein the task has one or more operational constraints including a required plurality of capabilities, and a performance condition associated therewith.