Dynamic Resource Allocation via Deep Q-Networks for Efficient Load Balancing and Task Scheduling in Cloud Environments

AI-Based Dynamic Task Scheduling in Cloud Computing Using Deep Reinforcement Learning

An AI-enabled dynamic task scheduling framework based on Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL) with a Deep Q-Network (DQN) model to dynamically assign tasks to virtual machines and learn the best scheduling policies by continuously interacting with the cloud environment based on system parameters such as resource availability, task queue length, and virtual machine load is introduced.

A Hybrid Framework for Joint Optimization of Resource Allocation and Load Balancing in Cloud Systems

Experiments show that the proposed Hybrid Framework for Joint Optimization of Resource Allocation and Load Balancing that spans two layers in heterogeneous cloud computing systems obtains 25-30% energy savings compared with ordinary methods, significantly reduces p95 latency and also achieves a relatively better Quality Of Service.

A resource and deadline-aware dynamic load balancing scheduler for cloud jobs

Task Scheduling of Joint Node Selection and Path Planning in Computing Power Network

A task scheduling method using the Deep Q-Network to determine the computation node for the computation task and a dynamic congestion-aware mechanism to determine a low-cost routing path is proposed, which gradually obtains an effective task scheduling scheme through multiple rounds of alternating iterations.

Masterpiece Optimization Algorithm-Based Priority-Aware Load Balancing Strategy for Cloud Data Centers

: Cloud Computing (CC) is one of the widely used technologies due to its advanced features such as pay-per-use, scalability, and flexibility. The primary objective of CC is to allow users to access and purchase cloud services that are on demand through internet-based applications. Efficient load-balancing in the cloud faces challenges of high-dimensional state spaces and scalability with increasing tasks. To solve this problem, the Masterpiece Optimization Algorithm (MOA) with a priority constraint is employed for load-balancing according to the tasks efficiently. The MOA is integrated with a priority-based cost function to enhance the task scheduling process by introducing a multi-dimensional approach for load balancing. The priority-based framework helps the scheduler to dynamically recalibrate workloads. The experimental results achieve a total energy consumption of 39.8 W and an average CPU resource utilization of 99.54%, which is better than the existing algorithms, such as the hybrid Particle Swarm Grey Wolf Optimization (PSGWO) algorithm.

Comprehensive Analysis of Load Balancing and Resource Provisioning Methods in Cloud Computing Environments

Cloud Computing (CC) is the cornerstone of modern information technology that provides scalable, flexible, and cost-efficient services across diverse applications. Dynamic workloads and heterogeneous infrastructure face some difficulties in effective load balancing and resource provisioning which results in resource underutilization, overload and response time increases. This paper presents a comprehensive and comparative analysis of current methods addressing these issues. It also presents active resource provisioning frameworks, namely: probabilistic load balancing models, Machine Learning (ML)-based, Deep Learning (DL)-based, workload prediction techniques, genetic algorithms, Reinforcement Learning (RL) strategies, and hybrid meta-heuristic methods. Each method is analyzed in terms of methodology, advantages, limitations, and performance metrics, therefore providing an insight of their applicability in dynamic and large-scale cloud environments. A taxonomy architecture is presented to categorize the systematic comparison and research gaps. The comparative evaluation segment demonstrates enhancement in throughput, resource utilization, and cost efficiency, while also identifying limitations such as computational overhead and scalability constraints. The survey concludes by highlighting the necessity for intelligent, adaptive, and energy-aware solutions to confirm resilient and efficient cloud infrastructures.