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Sustainable Green Cloud Computing: Principles and Practices

Authors: N. Suresh Kumar, T. Dhiliphan Rajkumar, T. Ananth Kumar, S. Balamurugan

Series Title: Applied Machine Learning for IoT and Data Analytics (volume 2)

Sustainable Green Cloud Computing: Principles and Practices

Volume 2
ISBN: 979-8-89881-391-8
eISBN: 979-8-89881-390-1 (Online)

Introduction

Sustainable Green Cloud Computing: Principles and Practices offers a comprehensive and analytically grounded examination of cloud computing through the lens of sustainability, security, and modern software engineering. Addressing the growing environmental and operational challenges associated with large-scale digital infrastructure, this volume integrates green computing principles with cloud service design, virtualization technologies, and secure programming practices. It provides a structured framework for developing cloud systems that are efficient, scalable, environmentally responsible and resilient.

The book begins with foundational concepts in cloud computing within a green computing environment, examining how SaaS, IaaS, and PaaS models contribute to optimized resource utilization and reduced carbon footprints. It then explores cloud service stacks and business models, including layered service architectures and financial perspectives that shape deployment strategies. Dedicated chapters analyze virtualization technologies, outlining their benefits, limitations, and implementation best practices. A detailed treatment of cloud security architecture addresses trusted computing, identity and access management, virtualization security, and autonomic protection mechanisms. The final section presents practical programming applications and software packages, including Java-based systems for data mining, plagiarism detection, and real-time communication.

Balancing theoretical foundations with applied knowledge, this book serves as a valuable reference for students, researchers, educators, and industry professionals seeking sustainable and secure cloud computing solutions.


Key Features

  • - Balances Theory and Applications
  • - Gives an overview of computing models and architectures
  • - Includes notes on packages and programming tools
  • - Provides References for advanced readers

Readership:

Students, researchers, educators, and industry professionals

Foreword

In an era of quick technology progress and growing environmental concerns, the demand for sustainable and energy-efficient computing techniques has never been greater. As data centers expand in size and digital services become increasingly widespread, the environmental impact of cloud computing infrastructure has garnered more attention.

This book explores the emerging discipline of Sustainable Green Computing in Cloud Environments, focusing on strategies that align technological innovation with ecological responsibility. This book addresses the issues of cloud computing security, which have recently dominated discussions on models and service stacks, virtualization-specific approaches, trusted environments, and security architecture, as well as cloud management and solutions in green computing, evolving tools and technologies, and cloud-based applications.

By incorporating sustainability into the core of cloud architecture—via virtualization and energy-aware scheduling—we pave the road for a cleaner digital future. This document aims to enlighten, inspire, and encourage readers to consider their role in promoting a more sustainable technology environment. Whether you're a student, researcher, IT professional, or policymaker, this book offers vital insights into how green computing concepts can be effectively applied in cloud environments to promote both technical advancement and environmental stewardship.

Dr. G. Glorindal
University of EdenBerg
Lusaka, Zambia