{"id":23794,"date":"2024-07-16T15:32:16","date_gmt":"2024-07-16T08:32:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stei.itb.ac.id\/?p=23794"},"modified":"2024-12-18T11:01:12","modified_gmt":"2024-12-18T04:01:12","slug":"xg-research-center-automates-virtual-machine-creation-for-5g-cloud-gaming-democratizing-access-to-high-quality-gaming-experiences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stei.itb.ac.id\/en\/xg-research-center-automates-virtual-machine-creation-for-5g-cloud-gaming-democratizing-access-to-high-quality-gaming-experiences\/","title":{"rendered":"xG Research Center Automates Virtual Machine Creation for 5G Cloud Gaming: Democratizing Access to High-Quality Gaming Experiences"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"fullwidth\" ><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid bottom75 vc_custom_1734411182918 vc_row-has-fill\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"container\" ><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid waktulayanan vc_custom_1729154865967\"><div class=\"waktulayanan wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1734411215020\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h5 style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stei.itb.ac.id\/en\/xg-research-center\/xg-press-release\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Kembali<\/span> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fullwidth\" ><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1734411596956\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bandung, Indonesia \u2013\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">July 15th, 2024<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u2013 The xG Research Center of Use Cases and Applications (&#8220;xG Research Center&#8221;) today announced a new research initiative focused on automating the creation of virtual machines (VMs) for 5G cloud gaming. Led by researchers Rafael Sinjunatha Wulangsih, Jordan Theo Immanuel Sihombing, Dr. Ir. Mohammad Ridwan Effendi, M.A.Sc., and Dr. Ing. Eueung Mulyana, S.T., M.T., this project aims to enhance the accessibility and scalability of cloud gaming services, making high-quality gaming experiences more accessible to users regardless of their hardware limitations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Evolution of Gaming and the Rise of Cloud Gaming<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The gaming industry has undergone a dramatic shift towards digital distribution, with cloud gaming emerging as a solution to the challenges posed by expensive gaming hardware. By leveraging powerful cloud servers, cloud gaming allows users to stream games to any device, eliminating the need for costly GPUs and processors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stei.itb.ac.id\/wp-content\/uploads\/Online-Game-vs-Cloud-Game.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23795\" src=\"https:\/\/stei.itb.ac.id\/wp-content\/uploads\/Online-Game-vs-Cloud-Game.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"579\" height=\"349\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Automating Virtual Machine Creation for Cloud Gaming<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This research focuses on optimizing and automating the creation of virtual machines (VMs) for cloud gaming using tools like Proxmox, Packer, and Terraform. This automated approach:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Simplifies VM Deployment:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Streamlines the process of creating and configuring VMs, making it easier to scale cloud gaming services and meet user demand.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Enhances Efficiency:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Optimizes VM resource allocation for improved performance and cost-effectiveness.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Increases Scalability:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Allows for dynamic scaling of cloud gaming infrastructure to accommodate fluctuations in user activity.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Optimizing Hardware Emulation for Enhanced Performance<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The researchers conducted extensive testing to identify the optimal hardware emulation configurations for gaming within a VM environment. Their findings revealed that:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">VirtIO:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Provides the most efficient network interface for gaming VMs, minimizing latency and maximizing throughput.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SCSI:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Offers superior disk performance for faster loading times and smoother gameplay.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Writeback Disk Caching:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Provides the best balance of performance and data integrity for gaming applications.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Delivering High-Quality Gaming Experiences<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Performance evaluations demonstrated the effectiveness of this automated cloud gaming solution:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Local Testing:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Delivered robust results with smooth and responsive gameplay.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Internet Streaming:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Showed promising performance with increased latency and occasional frame drops, but remained a viable option for enjoying high-quality gaming experiences.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Democratizing Access to High-Quality Gaming<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This research underscores the potential of cloud gaming to democratize access to high-quality gaming experiences by eliminating the barrier of expensive hardware. By automating VM creation and optimizing performance, this initiative paves the way for greater accessibility and user engagement in the evolving landscape of digital entertainment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">About the xG Research Center<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The xG Research Center is a leading research facility dedicated to exploring the vast potential of current and future mobile network technologies. Established through a dynamic partnership between the School of Engineering and Informatics at Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) and PT Huawei Tech Investment, the Center focuses on developing innovative use cases and applications for 5G and beyond (xG), fostering collaboration between academia and industry to drive the advancement of mobile technology and its positive impact on society.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">* Source of Image<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">O. Sebastian Pe\u00f1aherrera-Pulla, C. Baena, S. Fortes, E. Baena, R. Barco, and J. Kolodziej, \u201cMeasuring Key Quality Indicators in Cloud Gaming: Framework and Assessment Over Wireless Networks,\u201d ResearchGate, vol. 21, no. 1387, 2021, doi:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/s21041387\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/s21041387<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fullwidth\" ><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid bottom75 vc_custom_1734411182918 vc_row-has-fill\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"container\" ><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid waktulayanan vc_custom_1729154865967\"><div class=\"waktulayanan wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element vc_custom_1734411215020\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h5 style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stei.itb.ac.id\/en\/xg-research-center\/xg-press-release\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Kembali<\/span> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Kembali \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Bandung, Indonesia \u2013\u00a0July 15th, 2024\u00a0\u2013 The xG Research Center of Use Cases and Applications (\"xG Research Center\") today announced a new research initiative focused on automating [...]","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":23776,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2023],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-23794","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-xg"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stei.itb.ac.id\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23794","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/stei.itb.ac.id\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/stei.itb.ac.id\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stei.itb.ac.id\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stei.itb.ac.id\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23794"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/stei.itb.ac.id\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23794\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":23796,"href":"https:\/\/stei.itb.ac.id\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23794\/revisions\/23796"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stei.itb.ac.id\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/23776"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stei.itb.ac.id\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23794"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stei.itb.ac.id\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23794"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stei.itb.ac.id\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23794"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}