Comprehensive study of multi-resource cloud simulation tools

Esparcia, Jay Ar P.; Singh, Monisha

International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences

Int. j. adv. appl. sci.

EISSN: 2313-3724

Print ISSN: 2313-626X

Volume 4, Issue 7 (July 2017), Pages: 29-38

Title: Comprehensive study of multi-resource cloud simulation tools

Author(s): Jay Ar P. Esparcia *, Monisha Singh

Affiliation(s):

Department of Computer Science, Christ University, Bangalore-560029, India

https://doi.org/10.21833/ijaas.2017.07.006

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Abstract:

This paper aims to explore Cloud simulation tools comprehensively. Specifically, it is to propose which simulator will fit in one’s preferences since each simulator has its purpose. Gathering data from research papers along with the simulation processes of four cloud simulators provides a comprehensive approach for identifying the parameters in percentage, characteristics and important features of each cloud simulator. Utilizing cloud simulation tools during testing and modeling the real cloud datacenters provide a test environment which gives a repeatable and controllable environment promptly. The said tools offer the possibility to determine quickly whether the wise guess is true or false. Possibly, the stakeholder can map according to the algorithm used, and give various workloads, tasks, the number of hosts, and virtual machines. Also, the inexpensive way to study how the real cloud datacenters work brings more flexibility and scalability. Cloud simulation tools should be the primary instrument for any cloud computing testing, modeling, and technique.

This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).

Keywords: Cloud computing, Cloud simulators, Cloud datacenters, Cloudlets, Provisioning policy

Article History: Received 18 January 2017, Received in revised form 22 April 2017, Accepted 27 April 2017

Digital Object Identifier:

https://doi.org/10.21833/ijaas.2017.07.006

Citation:

Esparcia JAP and Singh M (2017). Comprehensive study of multi-resource cloud simulation tools. International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences, 4(7): 29-38

http://www.science-gate.com/IJAAS/V4I7/Esparcia.html

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