·       Focuses on virtual machine placement and migration techniques for cloud data centers ·       Presents the role of machine learning and meta-heuristic approaches for optimisation in cloud computing services ·       Includes application of placement techniques for quality of service, performance, and reliability improvement ·       Explores data center resource management, load balancing and orchestration using machine learning techniques ·       Analyses dynamic and scalable resource scheduling with a focus on resource management The text is for postgraduate students, professionals, and academic researchers working in the fields of computer science and information technology.