Ebook: Optimal Load Balancing in Distributed Computer Systems

An important consideration in improving the performance of a distributed computer system is the balancing of the load between the host computers. Load balancing may be either static or dynamic; static balancing strategies are generally based on information about the system's average behavior rather than its actual current state, while dynamic strategies react to the current state when making transfer decisions. Although it is often conjectured that dynamic load balancing outperforms static, careful investigation shows that this view is not always valid. Recent research on the problem of optimal static load balancing is clearly and intuitively presented, with coverage of distributed computer system models, problem formulation in load balancing, and effective algorithms for implementing optimization. Providing a thorough understanding of both static and dynamic strategies, this book will be of interest to all researchers and practitioners working to optimize performance in distributed computer systems.

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An important consideration in improving the performance of a distributed computer system is the balancing of the load between the host computers. Load balancing may be either static or dynamic; static balancing strategies are generally based on information about the system's average behavior rather than its actual current state, while dynamic strategies react to the current state when making transfer decisions. Although it is often conjectured that dynamic load balancing outperforms static, careful investigation shows that this view is not always valid. Recent research on the problem of optimal static load balancing is clearly and intuitively presented, with coverage of distributed computer system models, problem formulation in load balancing, and effective algorithms for implementing optimization. Providing a thorough understanding of both static and dynamic strategies, this book will be of interest to all researchers and practitioners working to optimize performance in distributed computer systems.

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An important consideration in improving the performance of a distributed computer system is the balancing of the load between the host computers. Load balancing may be either static or dynamic; static balancing strategies are generally based on information about the system's average behavior rather than its actual current state, while dynamic strategies react to the current state when making transfer decisions. Although it is often conjectured that dynamic load balancing outperforms static, careful investigation shows that this view is not always valid. Recent research on the problem of optimal static load balancing is clearly and intuitively presented, with coverage of distributed computer system models, problem formulation in load balancing, and effective algorithms for implementing optimization. Providing a thorough understanding of both static and dynamic strategies, this book will be of interest to all researchers and practitioners working to optimize performance in distributed computer systems.
Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xx
Load Balancing in Single Channel and Star Network Configurations....Pages 1-33
Overall Optimal Load Balancing vs. Individually Optimal Load Balancing....Pages 35-97
Load Balancing in Tree Hierarchy Network Configurations....Pages 99-151
Load Balancing of Star Network Configurations with Two-way Traffic....Pages 153-171
Load Balancing in Tree Network Configurations with Two-way Traffic....Pages 173-193
Uniqueness of Performance Variables in Static Load Balancing....Pages 195-209
A Survey of Dynamic Load Balancing....Pages 211-223
A Comparison of Static and Dynamic Load Balancing....Pages 225-240
Back Matter....Pages 241-251

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An important consideration in improving the performance of a distributed computer system is the balancing of the load between the host computers. Load balancing may be either static or dynamic; static balancing strategies are generally based on information about the system's average behavior rather than its actual current state, while dynamic strategies react to the current state when making transfer decisions. Although it is often conjectured that dynamic load balancing outperforms static, careful investigation shows that this view is not always valid. Recent research on the problem of optimal static load balancing is clearly and intuitively presented, with coverage of distributed computer system models, problem formulation in load balancing, and effective algorithms for implementing optimization. Providing a thorough understanding of both static and dynamic strategies, this book will be of interest to all researchers and practitioners working to optimize performance in distributed computer systems.
Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xx
Load Balancing in Single Channel and Star Network Configurations....Pages 1-33
Overall Optimal Load Balancing vs. Individually Optimal Load Balancing....Pages 35-97
Load Balancing in Tree Hierarchy Network Configurations....Pages 99-151
Load Balancing of Star Network Configurations with Two-way Traffic....Pages 153-171
Load Balancing in Tree Network Configurations with Two-way Traffic....Pages 173-193
Uniqueness of Performance Variables in Static Load Balancing....Pages 195-209
A Survey of Dynamic Load Balancing....Pages 211-223
A Comparison of Static and Dynamic Load Balancing....Pages 225-240
Back Matter....Pages 241-251
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