Constrained Cuckoo Search Optimization Based Protocol for Routing in Cloud Network

Abstract

Cloud Computing (CC) is the process of providing on-demand data to the user via the internet. In CC, users don't need to manage data storage and computational power actively. Finding the best route in a cloud network is entirely different from other general networks which it is due to high scalability. Protocols developed for other general networks will never suit or give better performance in cloud networks due to its scalability. This paper proposes a bio-inspired protocol for routing in a cloud network, namely Constrained Cuckoo Search Optimization-based Protocol (CCSOP). The routing strategy of CCSOP is inspired by the natural characteristics of the cuckoo bird towards finding a nest to lay its eggs. Levy Flight concept is applied with different constraints to enhance optimization performance towards finding the best route in a cloud network that minimizes energy consumption. CCSOP is evaluated in Greencloud using benchmark network performance metrics against the current routing protocols. The efficacy of CCSOP is evaluated using benchmark performance measures. CCSOP appears to outperform current cloud network routing protocols in terms of energy consumption.