Title: An efficient single unit for virtual-machine placement in cloud data centres

Authors: Salam Ismaeel; Ali Miri; Ayman Al-Khazraji

Addresses: Department of Computer Science, Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada ' Department of Computer Science, Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada ' Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, University of Bahrain, Manama, Bahrain

Abstract: There are numerous energy minimisation plans that are adopted in today's data centres (DCs). The highest important ones are those that depend on switching off unused physical machines (PMs). This is usually done by optimal distribution and/or reallocating of virtual machines (VMs) on the selected servers, while maintaining the quality of service (QoS) to ensure the performance of a DC. In this work, a novel server machine condition index (MCI) has been proposed, which includes all resources related to servers available in the DC using a single unit. The MCI represents a dynamic tool to compare services, increase effectiveness, reflect PM adequation, and ensure the optimal management of heterogeneous DC resources. The MCI will be used to convert the multi-objective VM allocation optimisation problem into a single-objective problem. This work will identify the MCI components and the way that can be used as a cloud resource unit, and modified VMP algorithms.

Keywords: power consumption; virtual-machine placement; cloud data centre; closed loop system; sustainable energy systems; task scheduling.

DOI: 10.1504/IJICT.2024.139830

International Journal of Information and Communication Technology, 2024 Vol.25 No.1, pp.1 - 24

Received: 22 Dec 2021
Accepted: 14 Mar 2022
Published online: 08 Jul 2024 *

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