K-node set reliability optimization of a distributed computing system using particle swarm algorithm

A discrete Particle Swarm algorithm is proposed to solve a typical combinatorial optimization problem: K-Node Set Reliability (KNR) optimization of a distributed computing system (DCS) which is a well-known NP-hard problem is presented in this paper. The reliability of a subset of network nodes of a...

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Main Authors: I. N. Chiroma, G. A. Bakare, A. A. Ibrahim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Maiduguri 2010-08-01
Series:Arid Zone Journal of Engineering, Technology and Environment
Online Access:http://azojete.com.ng/index.php/azojete/article/view/176/152