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REVIEW

Systematic Review: Load Balancing in Cloud Computing by Using Metaheuristic Based Dynamic Algorithms

by Darakhshan Syed^*, Ghulam Muhammad, Safdar Rizvi

Department of Computer Science, Bahria University, Karachi Campus, Karachi, Pakistan

* Corresponding Author: Darakhshan Syed. Email:

Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing 2024, 39(3), 437-476. https://doi.org/10.32604/iasc.2024.050681

Received 13 February 2024; Accepted 28 April 2024; Issue published 11 July 2024

Abstract

Cloud Computing has the ability to provide on-demand access to a shared resource pool. It has completely changed the way businesses are managed, implement applications, and provide services. The rise in popularity has led to a significant increase in the user demand for services. However, in cloud environments efficient load balancing is essential to ensure optimal performance and resource utilization. This systematic review targets a detailed description of load balancing techniques including static and dynamic load balancing algorithms. Specifically, metaheuristic-based dynamic load balancing algorithms are identified as the optimal solution in case of increased traffic. In a cloud-based context, this paper describes load balancing measurements, including the benefits and drawbacks associated with the selected load balancing techniques. It also summarizes the algorithms based on implementation, time complexity, adaptability, associated issue(s), and targeted QoS parameters. Additionally, the analysis evaluates the tools and instruments utilized in each investigated study. Moreover, comparative analysis among static, traditional dynamic and metaheuristic algorithms based on response time by using the CloudSim simulation tool is also performed. Finally, the key open problems and potential directions for the state-of-the-art metaheuristic-based approaches are also addressed.

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