Hangjie Zheng
GCP NetInfra, Google, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA 94089, USA.
*Corresponding author: Hangjie Zheng
Abstract
Frequent state transitions, transient connectivity, and heterogeneous service deployments in edge computing environments have rendered traditional static resource management approaches increasingly inadequate. The decentralized and latency-sensitive nature of edge systems demands lifecycle-aware mechanisms that can dynamically respond to workload fluctuations, service drift, and constrained resource availability. Microservice architectures—characterized by modularity, lightweight orchestration, and autonomous scalability—provide structural affordances to address these challenges. This study proposes a closed-loop lifecycle strategy tailored to edge nodes, encompassing both operational configuration and decommissioning phases. The framework integrates runtime-driven service composition, container-level resource quota tuning using HPA/VPA policies, and snapshot-based state externalization for node deactivation, combined with lightweight cross-node service migration. A resource reclamation mechanism is further introduced based on priority-weighted scoring, enabling fine-grained reclamation scheduling in high-concurrency environments. The proposed approach enhances system resilience, reduces resource waste, and ensures service continuity in volatile edge scenarios. Evaluation suggests its applicability to real-world deployments in distributed edge clusters with dynamic topologies and uneven resource distributions.
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How to cite this paper
Research on Lifecycle Configuration and Reclamation Strategies for Edge Nodes Based on Microservice Architectures
How to cite this paper: Hangjie Zheng. (2025) Research on Lifecycle Configuration and Reclamation Strategies for Edge Nodes Based on Microservice Architectures. Advances in Computer and Communication, 6(5), 286-292.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/acc.2025.12.005