A distributed multiple dimensional QoS constrained resource scheduling optimization policy in computational grid

This paper is to solve efficient QoS based resource scheduling in computational grid. It defines a set of QoS dimensions with utility function for each dimensions, uses a market model for distributed optimization to maximize the global utility. The user specifies its requirement by a utility function. A utility function can be specified for each QoS dimension. In the grid, grid task agent acted as consumer pay for the grid resource and resource providers get profits from task agents. The task agent' utility can then be defined as a weighted sum of single-dimensional QoS utility function. QoS based grid resource scheduling optimization is decomposed to two subproblems: joint optimization of resource user and resource provider in grid market. An iterative multiple QoS scheduling algorithm that is used to perform optimal multiple QoS based resource scheduling. The grid users propose payment for the resource providers, while the resource providers set a price for each resource. The experiments show that optimal QoS based resource scheduling involves less overhead and leads to more efficient resource allocation than no optimal resource allocation.     

Joint QoS optimization for layered computational grid

Many existing grid resource allocation and scheduling algorithms mainly focus on isolated layers of the grid architecture. The inflexibility of the strict layering structure results in an inefficient utilization of the grid resources. This paper takes a system view of the computational grid and aims to jointly optimize global QoS by adopting cross-layer design. Cross-layer design is based on information exchange and joint optimization among multiple grid layers. Parameters from different layers are provided to a cross-layer optimizer, which selects the values of the layer specific parameters maximizing joint global QoS. The objective of the paper is to jointly optimize the parameters of all layers in a decentralized optimization problem and decompose joint QoS optimization into three sub problems at fabric layer, collective layer and application layer. In simulation part, we compare the performance of the global joint QoS optimization approach with application layer local optimization and resource layer local optimization approach, respectively.     

Utility-based QoS optimisation strategy for multi-criteria scheduling on the grid

The paper presents quality of service (QoS) optimisation strategy for multi-criteria scheduling on the grid, based on a mathematical QoS model and a distributed iterative algorithm. Three QoS criteria are considered, namely payment, deadline and reliability, which are formulated as utility function. The optimisation problem is split into two parts: task optimisation performed on behalf of the user and resource optimisation performed on behalf of the grid. The strategy employs three types of agents: task agents responsible for task optimisation, computation resource and network resource agents responsible for resource optimisation. The agents apply economic models for optimisation purposes. Dynamic programming is used to optimise the total system utility function in terms of an iterative algorithm. The objective of multi-criteria scheduling is to maximise the global utility of the system. This paper proposes an iterative scheduling algorithm that is used to perform QoS optimisation-based multi-criteria scheduling. The proposed QoS optimisation-based multi-criteria scheduling problem solution has been practically examined by simulation experiments.     

基于多QoS约束的网格任务调度算法

提出一种基于QoS的网格资源管理模型和此模型下基于多QoS约束的网格任务调度算法。引入效益函数对QoS描述建模,为网格任务调度算法提供合理的优化目标。在此基础上改进传统调度算法得到基于多QoS约束的调度算法。实验表明,改进后的算法有更好的性能,更适合应用于网格环境中。     

An optimization approach for decentralized QoS‐based scheduling based on utility and pricing in Grid computing

This paper presents an optimization approach for decentralized Quality of Service (QoS)‐based scheduling based on utility and pricing in Grid computing. The paper assumes that the quality dimensions can be easily formulated as utility functions to express quality preferences for each task agent. The utility values are calculated by the user‐supplied utility function that can be formulated with the task parameters. The QoS constraint Grid resource scheduling problem is formulated into a utility optimization problem. The QoS‐based Grid resource scheduling optimization is decomposed into two subproblems by applying the Lagrangian method. In the Grid, a Grid task agent acts as a consumer paying for the Grid resource and the resource providers receive profits from task agents. A pricing‐based QoS scheduling algorithm is used to perform optimally decentralized QoS‐based resource scheduling. The experiments investigate the effect of the QoS metrics on the global utility and compare the performance of the proposed algorithm with other economical Grid resource scheduling algorithms. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

A global optimization approach for three layers of computational grid stack

This paper presents a global optimization approach for three layers of grid stack. In grid environment, the Quality of Service (QoS) needs to be supported at every layer of the grid architecture. However, less attention has been paid to incorporating QoS at multiple layers of the grid architecture. The primary objective of most existing scheduling mechanisms is to improve QoS at single grid layer, while the QoS optimization at multiple grid layers is seldom considered. In the paper, we consider the requirements of fabric layer, collective layer and application layer at the same time, and propose a global optimization approach for three layers of grid stack. The paper deals with global optimization as optimization decomposition. The global optimization for three layers of grid stack can be decomposed into three sub-problems at different grid layers: resource allocation at the fabric layer, service integration at the collective layer, and application QoS optimization problem at the application layer. A distributed iterative algorithm for three-layer optimization is proposed. The convergence of the iterative algorithm is proved. The simulations are conducted to test Three-Layer Optimization Algorithm.     

Tradeoffs between energy consumption and QoS in mobile grid

Mobile grid, which combines grid and mobile computing, supports mobile users and resources in a seamless and transparent way. However, mobility, QoS support, energy management, and service provisioning pose challenges to mobile grid. The paper presents a tradeoff policy between energy consumption and QoS in the mobile grid environment. Utility function is used to specify each QoS dimension; we formulate the problem of energy and QoS tradeoff by utility optimization. The work is different from the classical energy aware scheduling, which usually takes the consumed energy as the constraints; our utility model regards consumed energy as one of the components of measure of the utility values, which indicates the tradeoff of application satisfaction and consumed energy. It is a more accurate utility model for abstracting the energy characteristics and QoS requirement for mobile users and resources in mobile grid. The paper also proposes a distributed energy–QoS tradeoff algorithm. The performance evaluation of our energy–QoS tradeoff algorithm is evaluated and compared with other energy and deadline constrained scheduling algorithm.     

信任驱动的网格调度算法

针对目前网格资源管理中任务与资源匹配问题的不足,基于信任效益函数与匹配概念,提出了信任驱动的网格调度匹配算法。在调度中同时还考虑了任务和资源效益值,对已经提出的两种信任驱动的网格调度算法进行改进。结果证明:该算法较传统基于的信任驱动调度算法而言,信任效益值,资源效益值,负载平衡和失效服务数等方面有较好的综合性能。     

A computational economy for grid computing and its implementation in the Nimrod-G resource broker

Computational grids that couple geographically distributed resources such as PCs, workstations, clusters, and scientific instruments, have emerged as a next generation computing platform for solving large-scale problems in science, engineering, and commerce. However, application development, resource management, and scheduling in these environments continue to be a complex undertaking. In this article, we discuss our efforts in developing a resource management system for scheduling computations on resources distributed across the world with varying quality of service (QoS). Our service-oriented grid computing system called Nimrod-G manages all operations associated with remote execution including resource discovery, trading, scheduling based on economic principles and a user-defined QoS requirement. The Nimrod-G resource broker is implemented by leveraging existing technologies such as Globus, and provides new services that are essential for constructing industrial-strength grids. We present the results of experiments using the Nimrod-G resource broker for scheduling parametric computations on the World Wide Grid (WWG) resources that span five continents.     

Multi-level scheduling for global optimization in grid computing

The paper presents a multi-level scheduling algorithm for global optimization in grid computing. This algorithm provides a global optimization through a cross-layer optimization realized by decomposing the optimization problem in different sub-problems each of them corresponding to one among the grid layers such as application layer, collective layer and fabric layer. The QoS of an abstraction level is a utility function that assigns at every level a different value and that depends on the kind of task that is executed on the grid. The global QoS is given by processing of the utility function values of the three different levels, using the Lagrangian method. Multi-level QoS scheduling algorithm is evaluated in terms of system efficiency and their economic efficiency, respectively. Economic efficiency includes user utility, service provider’s revenue and grid global utility. System efficiency includes execution success ratio and resource allocation ratio.     

Resource scheduling with conflicting objectives in grid environments: Model and evaluation

The paper is to consider resource scheduling with conflicting objectives in the grid environment. The objectives of the grid users, the grid resources and the grid system clash with each other. Grid users want to access enough system resources to achieve the desired level of quality of service (QoS). Resource providers pay more attention to the performance of their resources. Our resource scheduling employs market strategies to determine which jobs are executed at what time on which resources and at what prices. A grid resource provider uses its utility function to maximize its profit and a grid user uses its utility function to complete tasks while minimizing its spending. The paper proposes grid system objective optimization scheduling that provides a joint optimization of objectives for both the resource provider and grid user, which combines the benefits of both resource provider objective optimization and user objective optimization. Experiments are designed to study the performances of three resource-scheduling optimization algorithms. Performance metrics are classified into efficiency metrics, utility metrics and time metrics.     

基于云理论的网格资源选择

资源选择是影响网格调度和系统效率的关键,针对网格资源选择中用户对服务质量(QoS)的定性描述和调度的自私性,提出了利用云理论实现资源选择的方法。在深入分析QoS参数的云理论模型基础上,提出了以资源代理实现云模型资源选择的体系结构,设计了相应的调度算法。实验表明,该算法在资源调度率和吞吐量以及系统资源的利用效率等方面体现出良好的特性,同时克服了用户定义QoS参数的困难,达到了优化调度的目的。     

Optimization decomposition approach for layered QoS scheduling in grid computing

The paper presents optimization decomposition based layered Quality of Service (QoS) scheduling for computational grid. Cross layer joint QoS scheduling is studied by considering the global problem as decomposed into three sub-problems: resource allocation at the fabric layer, service composing at the collective layer, and user satisfaction degree at the application layer. The paper proposes a complete solution from optimization modeling, Lagrange relaxation based decomposition, to solutions for each sub-problem Lagrange relaxation based decomposition. These aspects match the vertical organization of the considered grid system: each layer trade with adjacent layers to find a global optimum of the whole grid system. Through multi-layer QoS joint optimization approach, grid global QoS optimization can be achieved. The cross layer policy produces an optimal set of grid resources, service compositions, and user’s payments at the fabric layer, collective layer and application layer, respectively, to maximize global grid QoS. The owner of each layer obtains inputs from other layers, tries to maximize its own utility and provides outputs back to other layers. This iterative process lasts until presumably all layers arrive at the same solution.     

一种基于改进遗传算法的网格资源调度策略

首先对网格资源调度的特点、现有遗传算法的局限性进行了分析,在此基础上对遗传算法进行改进;提出一种基于改进遗传算法的网格资源调度策略（GRSS_IGA）,该算法综合考虑资源任务分配量、任务截止时间、任务等待时间及资源利用率等QoS参数;并用马尔可夫理论证明了算法的正确性;最后通过仿真对改进前后两种算法的性能进行比较,实验结果表明改进后的算法降低了时间消耗,提高了资源利用率。     

基于云模型的网格QoS参数归约与调度优化

针对网格资源调度中用户对QoS的定性描述,利用云模型实现资源调度中的QoS匹配。深入分析了QoS参数云的特征,提出了QoS云处理模型,通过该模型,将离散的多个QoS参数归约到一个定性的概念上;设计了实现参数归约的体系结构;给出了基于定性概念的资源调度算法。实验表明,所提出方法在资源调度率和吞吐量以及系统资源的利用效率等方面体现出良好的特性,实现了基于定性概念的调度,达到了优化调度的目的。     

基于多QoS属性的分类优化调度算法

实现用户的服务质量（Qos）是网格计算中力求达到的重要目标,网格资源的分布性、异构性、动态性等特征使网格环境下以服务质量为指导的资源调度成为一个复杂的问题,尤其是在用户的任务具有多种QoS属性的情况下。该文利用经济模型研究网格QoS控制的资源分配问题。以效用最大化为目标通过综合效用函数量化服务质量,设计了在时间和费用受限情况下对任务进行分类的优化调度算法,该调度算法满足用户多QoS属性。仿真实验显示了该算法的有效性。     

A resource selection scheme for QoS satisfaction and load balancing in ad hoc grid

Ad hoc grids are highly heterogeneous and dynamic, in which the availability of resources and tasks may change at any time. The paper proposes a utility based resource selection scheme for QoS satisfaction and load balancing in ad hoc grid environments. The proposed scheme intends to maximize the QoS satisfaction of ad hoc grid users and support load balancing of grid resources. For each candidate ad hoc grid resource, the scheme obtains values from the computations of utility function for QoS satisfaction and benefit maximization game for ad hoc grid resource preference. The utility function for QoS satisfaction computes the utility value based on the satisfaction of QoS requirements of the grid user request. The benefit maximization game for grid resource node preference computes the preference value from the resource point of view. Its main goal is to achieve load balancing and decrease the number of resource selection failure. The utility value and the preference value of each candidate ad hoc grid resource are combined to select the most suitable grid resource for ad hoc grid user request. In the simulation, the performance evaluation of proposed algorithm for ad hoc grid is conducted.     

基于QoS参数综合模型的网格资源选择优化

QoS是网格任务执行的基本保证,针对网格资源选择中复杂的QoS参数处理过程,将QoS参数按照用户的关心程度进行分类,提出了一种简化的参数处理模型,设计了支撑该模型的QoS体系结构,给出了优化资源调度过程的算法。实验表明,该模型提高了系统吞吐量和资源匹配成功率,缩短了任务的平均完成时间,最终实现了整个系统资源利用率的提高。     

多QoS约束的双目标最优的网格工作流调度研究*

针对当前网格工作流调度算法中大多只考虑DAG结构的网格工作流,涉及QoS参数较少或将多QoS参数聚合成一个单目标函数进行优化调度,提出了一种多QoS约束的双目标最优的网格工作流调度算法。该算法是基于AGWL网格工作流模型和改进的MOPSO算法,其目标是在满足可靠性、可利用性和声誉这三维QoS参数约束下,同时最小化两个冲突目标,即响应时间和服务费用。通过与原MOPSO所设计的网格工作流调度算法比较,该算法能获得更优的优化解。     

一种网格资源调度中QoS的最大化匹配算法

针对网格资源选择中复杂的QoS参数处理和精确匹配导致的资源调度率低下问题,将QoS参数按性质分类,定义了QoS参数距离,实现QoS参数相似性判断,由此提出了一种软化的参数处理模型,给出了一种最大化匹配调度算法。实验表明,该算法提高了系统吞吐量、任务满足率、资源调度率和整个系统资源利用率。