Madhusudhan H. S. - Böcker

One of the major developments in the computing field has been cloud computing, which enables users to do complicated computations that local devices are unable to handle. The computing power and flexibility that have made the cloud so popular do not come without challenges. It is particularly challenging to decide which resources to use, even when they have the same configuration but different levels of performance because of the variable structure of the available resources. Cloud data centers can host millions of virtual machines, and where to locate these machines in the cloud is a difficult problem. Additionally, fulfilling optimization needs is a complex problem.Reliable and Intelligent Optimization in Multi-Layered Cloud Computing Architectures examines ways to meet these challenges. It discusses virtual machine placement techniques and task scheduling techniques that optimize resource utilization and minimize energy consumption of cloud data centers. Placement techniques presented can provide an optimal solution to the optimization problem using multiple objectives. The book focuses on basic design principles and analysis of virtual machine placement techniques and task allocation techniques. It also looks at virtual machine placement techniques that can improve quality-of-service (QoS) in service-oriented architecture (SOA) computing. The aims of virtual machine placement include minimizing energy usage, network traffic, economical cost, maximizing performance, and maximizing resource utilization. Other highlights of the book include:Improving QoS and resource efficiencyFault-tolerant and reliable resource optimization modelsA reactive fault tolerance method using checkpointing restartCost and network-aware metaheuristics.Virtual machine scheduling and placementElectricity consumption in cloud data centersWritten by leading experts and researchers, this book provides insights and techniques to those dedicated to improving cloud computing and its services.

One of the major developments in the computing field has been cloud computing, which enables users to do complicated computations that local devices are unable to handle. The computing power and flexibility that have made the cloud so popular do not come without challenges. It is particularly challenging to decide which resources to use, even when they have the same configuration but different levels of performance because of the variable structure of the available resources. Cloud data centers can host millions of virtual machines, and where to locate these machines in the cloud is a difficult problem. Additionally, fulfilling optimization needs is a complex problem.Reliable and Intelligent Optimization in Multi-Layered Cloud Computing Architectures examines ways to meet these challenges. It discusses virtual machine placement techniques and task scheduling techniques that optimize resource utilization and minimize energy consumption of cloud data centers. Placement techniques presented can provide an optimal solution to the optimization problem using multiple objectives. The book focuses on basic design principles and analysis of virtual machine placement techniques and task allocation techniques. It also looks at virtual machine placement techniques that can improve quality-of-service (QoS) in service-oriented architecture (SOA) computing. The aims of virtual machine placement include minimizing energy usage, network traffic, economical cost, maximizing performance, and maximizing resource utilization. Other highlights of the book include:Improving QoS and resource efficiencyFault-tolerant and reliable resource optimization modelsA reactive fault tolerance method using checkpointing restartCost and network-aware metaheuristics.Virtual machine scheduling and placementElectricity consumption in cloud data centersWritten by leading experts and researchers, this book provides insights and techniques to those dedicated to improving cloud computing and its services.

Fog and edge computing are two paradigms that have emerged to address the challenges associated with processing and managing data in the era of the Internet of Things (IoT). Both models involve moving computation and data storage closer to the source of data generation, but they have subtle differences in their architectures and scopes. These differences are one of the subjects covered in Optimizing Edge and Fog Computing Applications with AI and Metaheuristic Algorithms. Other subjects covered in the book include:Designing machine learning (ML) algorithms that are aware of the resource constraints at the edge and fog layers ensures efficient use of computational resourcesResource-aware models using ML and deep leaning models that can adapt their complexity based on available resources and balancing the load, allowing for better scalabilityImplementing secure ML algorithms and models to prevent adversarial attacks and ensure data privacySecuring the communication channels between edge devices, fog nodes, and the cloud to protect model updates and inferencesKubernetes container orchestration for fog computingFederated learning that enables model training across multiple edge devices without the need to share raw dataThe book discusses how resource optimization in fog and edge computing is crucial for achieving efficient and effective processing of data close to the source. It explains how both fog and edge computing aim to enhance system performance, reduce latency, and improve overall resource utilization. It examines the combination of intelligent algorithms, effective communication protocols, and dynamic management strategies required to adapt to changing conditions and workload demands. The book explains how security in fog and edge computing requires a combination of technological measures, advanced techniques, user awareness, and organizational policies to effectively protect data and systems from evolving security threats. Finally, it looks forward with coverage of ongoing research and development, which are essential for refining optimization techniques and ensuring the scalability and sustainability of fog and edge computing environments.

Biomedical engineering is undergoing a transformation because of AI, which is allowing creative solutions that enhance patient outcomes, diagnosis, treatment planning, and healthcare delivery. Artificial Intelligence and Cloud Computing Applications in Biomedical Engineering examines the salient characteristics of AI in biomedical engineering, highlighting its practical applications and new directions. Highlights of the book include:Genome sequence and visualizationThe role of AI and cloud in detection of diseasesNature-inspired algorithms for disease detectionFrameworks for disease classificationWith a focus on designing AI techniques for disease detection, the book explores the role of AI in biomedical engineering. It discusses how machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) are at the heart of AI applications in biomedical engineering. ML algorithms, particularly those based on neural networks, enable computers to learn from large datasets, identify patterns, and make predictions or decisions without explicit programming, and implementing ML algorithms is a focus of the book. Another focus is on DL, a subset of ML, and how it uses multi-layered neural networks to achieve high accuracy in such complex tasks as image and speech recognition. Biomedical engineering generates massive amounts of data from medical imaging, genomic sequencing, wearable devices, electronic health records (EHR), and other sources. This book also discusses AI-driven big data analytics, which allows researchers and clinicians to derive from data meaningful insights, aiding in early disease detection, personalized treatment plans, and patient monitoring.