A load balancing approach based on a genetic machine learning algorithm

Cluster configurations are a cost effective scenarios which are becoming common options to enhance several classes of applications in many organizations. In this article, we present a research work to enhance the load balancing, on dedicated and non-dedicated cluster configurations, based on a genetic machine learning algorithm. Our approach is characterized by an on time assignment scheme using a classifier system. Classifier systems are learning machine algorithms, based on high adaptable genetic algorithms. We developed a software package which was designed to test the proposed scheme in a master-slave Cow (cluster of workstation) and Now (network of workstation) environment. Experimental results, from two different operating systems, indicate the enhanced capability of our load balancing approach to adapt in cluster configurations.