Efficient task scheduling in cloud networks using ANN for green computing

Abstract

SummaryRecently, there has been a growing emphasis on reducingenergy consumption in cloud networks and achieving green computing practices toaddress environmental concerns and optimize resource utilization. In thiscontext, efficient task scheduling minimizes energy usage and enhances overallsystem performance. To tackle the challenge ofenergy‐efficient task allocation, we propose a novel approach that harnessesthe power of Artificial Neural Networks (ANN). Our Artificial neural network Dynamic Balancing (ANNDB) method is designed toachieve green computing in cloud environments. ANNDB leverages the feed‐forwardnetwork architecture and a multi‐layer perceptron, effectively allocatingrequests to higher‐power and higher‐quality virtual machines, resulting inoptimized energy utilization. Through extensive simulations, wedemonstrate the superiority of ANNDB over existing methods, including WPEG,IRMBBC, and BEMEC, in terms of energy and power efficiency. Specifically, ourproposed ANNDB method exhibits substantial improvements of 13.81%, 8.62%, and9.74% in the Energy criterion compared to WPEG, IRMBBC, and BEMEC,respectively. Additionally, in the Power criterion, the method achievesperformance enhancements of 3.93%, 4.84%, and 4.19% over the mentioned methods.The findings from this research hold significant promise for organizations seekingto optimize their cloud computing environments while reducing energyconsumption and promoting sustainable computing practices. By adopting theANNDB approach for efficient task scheduling, businesses and institutions cancontribute to green computing efforts, reduce operational costs, and make moreenvironmentally friendly choices without compromising task allocationperformance.