Robust Cloud Service Ranking with Deep Learning and Multi-criteria Analysis
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https://doi.org/10.13052/jwe1540-9589.2453Keywords:
Cloud services, DL, ranking, performance evaluation, security metricsAbstract
With the rapid growth of cloud services, it is crucial to have strong assessment methods in place to rate these services according to their performance, dependability, and security. This study introduces a holistic methodology that utilizes advanced deep learning (DL) algorithms to prioritize and evaluate cloud services. Our model incorporates many assessment criteria, including latency, throughput, availability, and security measures. These criteria are trained using a varied collection of performance measurements from cloud services. We validate the effectiveness of our methodology by comprehensive experiments, attaining greater precision and significance in ranking compared to conventional approaches. The DL model underwent evaluation using a testing set, resulting in a mean absolute error (MAE) of 0.15 in ranking scores. The algorithm regularly achieved superior results compared to conventional ranking approaches, particularly in situations where performance measures varied. Through the incorporation of security metrics, the model successfully assessed and ranked cloud service providers (CSPs) based not only on their performance, but also on their ability to withstand security threats. The DL technique exhibited more flexibility and contextual awareness in its rankings, hence showcasing its superiority in adjusting to real-time data. The research conducted a comparison between DL-based rankings and conventional methodologies and industry standards, demonstrating its superiority in effectively adjusting to real-time data. The study technique entails gathering data from many CSPs to construct a resilient framework for evaluating cloud services using DL models. The data is obtained from publicly available performance statistics, cloud monitoring tools, user evaluations, and problem reports. The collection comprises both structured and unstructured data, including essential performance and accuracy indicators.
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