Enhancing Energy Efficiency in Cloud Data Centers: The Role of Virtualization in Sustainable Computing
Abstract
The increasing demand for cloud computing services has led to the exponential growth of data centres, which consume substantial amounts of energy and contribute to environmental concerns. This project investigates the potential of virtualization technology to enhance the energy efficiency of cloud data centres. By abstracting physical resources and creating virtual machines, virtualization allows for the dynamic allocation and consolidation of workloads, leading to optimized resource utilization and reduced energy consumption. This research explores various virtualization techniques, their implementation in cloud environments, and their impact on energy efficiency. Through a series of simulations and real-world case studies, the project aims to quantify the energy savings achieved and identify best practices for deploying virtualization to create more sustainable cloud data centres. The findings suggest that adopting virtualization not only lowers operational costs but also aligns with global efforts to reduce carbon footprints, making it a crucial strategy for the future of cloud computing infrastructure
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