Modeling response times in the Google ROADEF/EURO Challenge

In this paper, we extend the machine reassignment model proposed by Google for the ROADEF/EURO Challenge. The aim of the challenge is to develop algorithms for the efficient solutions of data-center consolidation problems. The problem stated in the challenge mainly focus on dependability requirements and does not take into account performance requirements (end-to-end response times). We extend the Google problem definition by modeling and constraining end-to-end response times. We provide experimental results to show the effectiveness of this extension. Copyright is held by author/owner(s)