Monetizing idle computing resources at the edge for executing cloud-native services in dynamic regions

• Alex F. R. Trajano Instituto Atlântico / UFC
• José Neuman de Souza UFC

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/sbrc.2024.1456

Abstract

This article introduces a system that utilizes idle resources from Personal Computers (PCs) at the edge, aiming to execute cloud-native microservices. The system encourages PC owners to voluntarily share resources to profit through a resource pricing mechanism that considers electricity cost and PC performance. Simultaneously, the system allows cloud-native microservices developers to define their maximum valuation for PC resources, intending to execute such services at the edge. The system identifies real-time idle resources and strategically organizes them across multiple geographical regions, enabling the deployment of microservices closer to end-users, thereby reducing communication latency. Utilizing double auctions, the system efficiently matches PCs to microservices in their respective regions. Detailed measurements in comprehensive simulations substantiate the effectiveness of uServ, ensuring gains for PC owners and, simultaneously, a reduction in operational costs for microservices developers.

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