Cloud Task Scheduling:

Cloud task scheduling is the process of assigning computational tasks to cloud resources-like virtual machines or containers-to optimize performance and meet user-defined goals such as minimizing execution time (makespan), reducing costs, and maximizing resource utilization. Given the dynamic, heterogeneous, and large-scale nature of cloud environments, task scheduling is a complex and NP-hard problem.This field has evolved from classical heuristics (e.g., FCFS, Min-Min) to advanced techniques such as metaheuristics (e.g., Genetic Algorithms, PSO, ACO) and AI-driven approaches like reinforcement learning and deep learning. Real-world frameworks like Hadoop YARN, Kubernetes, and CloudSim implement these strategies to manage workloads effectively.Modern cloud scheduling emphasizes multi-objective optimization, balancing trade-offs between speed, cost, energy consumption, and fairness. Emerging trends include edge computing, serverless scheduling, and green computing, positioning task scheduling as a foundational challenge for the future of cloud services.

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Ms. N.Kannammal is currently working as Assistant Professor in PG and Research Department of Computer Science, Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu. She has more than 19 Years of Teaching and Research Experience. She has received Grant Patents and authored many Books. Currently she is doing her Ph.D Research in Bharathidasan University.