Chapter 1
Introduction
Cloud computing has seen a sharp increase in popularity in recent years. Virtualization
technology is presently in a crucial position due to recent advancements in the field. Speech
and signal processing are only two of the many applications that have been revitalized
by cloud computing [3] [4].Data centers receive a wide range of applications from
people looking to purchase pay-per-use services. On-demand workloads are frequently
moved to different data centers due to resource constraints. Because of the vast range
of cloud resources available, workload scheduling in a heterogeneous multicloud context
is a hot issue and a difficult task [5] [6] [7] [8]. Cloud computing has emerged as a
transformative force in the realm of information technology, reshaping the way businesses
operate and manage their data. Its scalability, flexibility, and cost-efficiency have made
it an indispensable asset for organizations of all sizes, enabling them to harness vast
computational power and storage capabilities on-demand [9]. However, this technological
advancement is not without its challenges, and one pressing concern that looms over the
cloud computing landscape is its environmental impact,specifically the significant energy
consumption associated with cloud data centers [10].
The world is today focused on obtaining sustainable and green solutions to the problems
that we face, Cloud computing is no exception [11]. Green-energy-focused solutions to
cloud computing can be a game changer in the cloud industry. Some research is already
carried out for this purpose, like proposing new algorithms or optimizing already existing
algorithms [12]. This research proposal focuses on improving the power usage efficiency of
cloud virtual machines in order to handle the new difficulties in the field of cloud computing
[13]. The context of this research problem is addressing the escalating energy consumption
challenges while balancing resource allocation and maintaining quality of service, within
the rapidly growing field of cloud computing [14]. The significance of this study for
computer science engineering is that it may open the door to a deeper understanding of
algorithms for placing virtual machines [15].
A key element of cloud computing is virtual machines. On a single physical server,
they can run numerous operating systems and applications at once because they are
