Resource Scheduling and Load Balancing Algorithms in Cloud Computing

Abstract

A technology called cloud computing makes it possible to offer computing resources including storage, software, and services over the internet. Users can access these resources whenever they need them and just pay for what they actually use. There is a strict need to maintain track of all the resources which are being used by machines to perform certain activities such as scheduling of tasks. Resource scheduling and load balancing are important techniques used in modern computing systems to improve performance and resource utilization. Resource scheduling algorithms are used to allocate resources such as CPU, memory, and storage to different tasks or processes. Load balancing algorithms, on the other hand, distribute incoming traffic or workloads across multiple servers or resources to ensure that no single resource becomes overloaded. These techniques are essential for maintaining the stability and efficiency of large-scale systems, such as cloud computing environments, web services, and distributed systems. There are various kinds of load-balancing algorithms that differ in terms of their complexity, flexibility, and performance. Selecting the right algorithm for a specific system depends on the system's specific requirements and constraints. Overall, resource scheduling and load-balancing algorithms play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of modern computing systems and are an active area of research and development.