ENERGY-EFFICIENT AND COST-EFFECTIVE SERVERLESS COMPUTING: ADVANCING SUSTAINABLE CLOUD TECHNOLOGIES
Keywords:
Serverless Computing, Energy Efficiency, Cost-Effectiveness, Green Cloud Computing, Sustainable ITAbstract
This technical article examines the intersection of energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness in serverless computing, addressing the growing need to balance financial costs with environmental impact as cloud usage expands. The article provides a comprehensive overview of key research areas, challenges, and considerations in developing sustainable serverless computing solutions. It explores topics such as workload characterization, energy-aware autoscaling, hardware-software co-design, and green energy integration. The article also discusses the complexities of measuring and optimizing energy consumption in serverless environments and the potential for new pricing models that incentivize energy-efficient usage. By presenting insights into the current state of energy-efficient serverless computing and highlighting opportunities for future innovation, this article aims to guide researchers, developers, and cloud architects in creating more sustainable cloud computing ecosystems.
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