Title :
Parallel processor configuration design with processing/transmission costs
Author :
Charcranoon, Saravut ; Robertazzi, Thomas G. ; Luryi, Serge
Author_Institution :
Alcatel Corp. Res. Center, Richardson, TX, USA
fDate :
9/1/2000 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A computer configuration design problem where the objective is to configure a parallel processor to do processing in a cost effective manner is examined. The application envisioned is a specialized on-line service that rents time on its machine. The combinatorial optimization problem involved is examined analytically and a heuristic algorithm for its solution is provided. Lessons learned in this work appear in the conclusion
Keywords :
heuristic programming; parallel processing; resource allocation; combinatorial optimization; computer configuration design problem; heuristic algorithm; online service; parallel processor configuration design; processing costs; transmission costs; Algorithm design and analysis; Application software; Computer networks; Concurrent computing; Cost function; Heuristic algorithms; Load modeling; Online services; Performance evaluation; Process design;
Journal_Title :
Computers, IEEE Transactions on
