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CLOUD-BASED GAME SERVER INFRASTRUCTURE AT PT. GAMES

KARYA NUSANTARA (MAJAMOJO)

Ahmad Yusuf Al Majid

, Suryadiputra Liawatimena

Bina Nusantara University Jakarta, Indonesia

Email: [email protected]

, [email protected]

*Correspondence

ARTICLE INFO

ABSTRACT

Accepted

: 05-08-2023

Revised

: 13-08-2023

Approved

: 14-08-2023

In the era of the game publishing industry, MAJAMOJO collaborates

with game developers in developing game server infrastructure in

Indonesia, by realizing the adoption of cloud computing using the

Roadmap for Cloud Computing Adaption (ROCCA) method. Cloud

computing implementation by following 5 stages of modification of the

ROCCA adoption model, namely the analysis, design, adoption,

migration, and management stages. By using Amazon Web Service

(AWS) Cloud Service (CSP) services. Cloud computing adoption is

carried out by developing game server infrastructure as connectivity

between the client and the game server. The analysis is carried out by

collecting data and interviews from speakers, in the design of the cloud

computing technology to be used, the selection of the technology is

based on the results of the analysis stage, then the adoption process

prepares the cloud infrastructure to be built, based on software selection

and setting up servers with recommended specifications, then migration

is the core of the cloud computing adoption process, Where the process

transfers the system from the physical server to the virtual server, new

management will be executed if the adoption and migration process has

been completed with the Game Server and Game Client connectivity

indicators running normally. With the application of cloud computing

based on the characteristics of the cloud itself, it is flexible, scalable,

and safe to access over the internet.

Keywords: cloud adoption;

cloud provider; cloud

computing; server

infrastructure services; game

server.

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Introduction

In the increasing gaming industry and rapidly developing technology era,

Telkomsel through PT. Telkomsel Digital Ecosystem and GoTo through PT. Anak

Bangsa application created a Joint Venture (JV) company, namely PT. Games Karya

Nusantara or Majamojo in 2022. Developing industrial business for the Southeast Asian

market, focusing on game publishing development, by opening strategic partnership

opportunities with third parties or game developers (Varghese & Buyya, 2018).

In the game industry, Majamojo will be a company that will publish various

games in Indonesia and work with several game developers. To become a game

publisher, information technology infrastructure is needed that can support the needs of

game server infrastructure to run the company's business and operations. Where in the

development of infrastructure requires some hardware and also a location for the data

center of the infrastructure, therefore an effective and efficient solution is needed to

accelerate business development using cloud-computing services (Simmon, 2018).

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Cloud computing is motivated by the needs of the industrial world and

computerization for the joint use of scattered computing resources but can be used as

needed (on-demand). This course includes developments in hardware and software,

libraries, and internet developments with the emergence of 4G and 5G internet

technology which signify the progress of internet speed in the world in supporting the

birth of cloud computing as a computing technology and service and computing

resources (Shugrue, 2017).

Cloud computing is one of the technologies that change businesses and

organizations. With the more mature cloud-computing technology, currently, many

cloud-computing provider companies both local companies and world-class companies

are competing to offer services such as Software as a Service (SaaS), Infrastructure as a

Service (IaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS) services (Singh, Jeong, & Park, 2016).

The process of cloud computing adoption will be better if it is done

systematically, therefore an adoption model is needed to analyze and provide the steps

of the cloud computing implementation process (Gopal & Kaushik, 2017). Identifying

the requirements definition is an important task because the requirements definition will

determine how the cloud itself looks and how an institution can systematically accept it.

(Mengistu, Alahmadi, Albuali, Alsenani, & Che, 2017) conducted research related

to the Implementation and Analysis of Mobile Cloud Gaming Online Using Open-

Source Cloud Gaming Server Gaminganywhere On Android Devices that mobile cloud

gaming is the development of infrastructure as a cloud computing service model. With

the cloud gaming server service using open-source Gaming anywhere, mobile phone

devices with Android operating systems that work as clients can access servers that run

a game via a wireless network online (Kalaiprasath, Elankavi, & Udayakumar, 2017).

The server captures audio frames and video frames are then encoded and sent to the

client. To get the performance of the cloud gaming system implemented, tests were

carried out with three parameters, namely resources, Quality of Service, and Quality of

Experience. The result of client resource requirements only uses 6.2% CPU usage, 20.6

RAM for the Neverball game, and 3.6% CPU usage, 11.9 RAM for the Deadpool game.

The client's FPS value is 29.1 for Neverbal and 14.5 for Deadpool. The total system

delay is quite satisfactory, which is 0.19 seconds for Neverball on the local network and

0.35 seconds on the online network. While 0.3 seconds for Deadpool with local

networks and 0.19 seconds for online networks.

Research (Cao, Li, Luo, Hao, & Jiang, 2018) related to Research on the

Construction of Smart University Campus Based on Big Data and Cloud Computing,

conducting the overall architectural design of a smart campus, and describing a big data

platform, where the construction of a smart campus will bring major changes to

education and teaching methods. Transformation of teaching models and methods, with

the support of big data technology, through cloud computing, Internet of Things, and

mobile internet technology, in-depth analysis and interpretation of data in colleges and

universities. Research with the development of big data, and emerging technologies will

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eventually be integrated into campus life, bringing services in a smart and oriented

manner to lecturers and students of colleges and universities.

(Alfarug Asri, Audia Rizqa, &; Mira Maisura, 2020) research on the

Implementation and Analysis of Skyegrid Cloud Gaming On Android Devices, cloud

computing is the transformation of information and communication technology from

client or server-based computers. Cloud computing technology benefits users because

there is no need to spend massive investments on software or applications as well as

hardware maintenance. A cloud gaming application called Skyegrid, the research aims

to implement a cloud-based mobile cloud game infrastructure using an open source

server (Skyegrid) to find out Resources, Quality of Service, and Quality of Experience.

Skyegrid is used to test several popular games, namely games called Rainbow Six Siege

and Monster Hunter World. The result of this research is that Skyegrid's mobile cloud

gaming system can implement a PC game that can be run on an Android smartphone

and reduce CPU resource usage and RAM usage, and low costs by using Skyegrid cloud

gaming compared to the use of a personal computer which requires greater costs.

In the game publishing business in Indonesia, MAJAMOJO requires a strategy for

building game server infrastructure. This is the challenge faced by Majamojo, not just

getting customers or game players. Especially how to maintain customers to remain part

of MAJAMOJO which continues as a user and can increase competitiveness in the

future. Therefore, researchers are interested in conducting research on the development

of game server infrastructure by adopting cloud computing at PT. Games Karya

Nusantara (MAJAMOJO).

The process of cloud computing adoption will be better if it is done

systematically, therefore an adoption model is needed to analyze and provide the steps

of the cloud computing implementation process. Identifying the requirements definition

is an important task because the requirements definition will determine how the cloud

itself looks and how an institution can systematically accept it.

The Roadmap for Cloud Computing Adoption (ROCCA) adoption model is a

model that focuses on the stage of building cloud computing. This model is relatively

complete and can be arranged according to the needs of the organization or company,

by utilizing this model and carrying out stages according to the needs of organizations

and companies, it can optimize the use of cloud computing because it is done by

analyzing and making roadmaps as a map of the needs needed by the organization or

company. Factors that are the focus of cloud computing adoption in organizations or

companies include trust, security, legal and compliance, and organizational issues. 5

stages are needed namely the stages of analysis, planning, adoption, migration, and

management of companies that will implement cloud computing.

Cloud computing is a model or paradigm that allows access to a shared computing

resource, such as networks, servers, storage, applications, and other services easily from

various places where access can be built or removed quickly and easily with interaction

from the cloud service provider (Mell et al., n.d.). According to the Oxford Dictionary,

cloud computing is a remote control process that uses an internet platform to access an

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online server to perform work orders such as storing, managing, and processing data,

rather than using a local server or personal computer.

Cloud computing consists of 5 important characteristics, 3 models for services,

and 4 infrastructures in cloud computing, while according to Onno W. Purbo (2013),

cloud computing is a computing model, where resources such as processor/computing

power, storage, network, and software become abstract and provided as services on the

network or internet using remote access patterns.

Cloud gaming or on-demand gaming is a relatively new way to play games on

computers, TV box devices, and mobile devices. High-performance games will be

installed and run on powerful cloud servers run by certain companies and then streamed

to the player's screen in digital format or video games. The input data from the user is

transmitted with the help of ordinary devices such as keyboards, mice, or gamepads as

game controls. The data is processed and transmitted to the remote server. Then all in-

game actions, including execution and rendering, are performed on a remote server, and

the information is transmitted back to the user's device screen via the Internet (Cai et al.,

2016).

In simple form, it is the process of running an interactive gaming application

remotely in the cloud and issuing output in the form of video to the user's device via the

internet. The user interacts with the application through a thin client, which is

responsible for displaying video from the cloud rendering and also collecting commands

from the user and sending them back to the cloud.

The research adopts the Roadmap for Cloud Computing Adoption (ROCCA)

model, a model that focuses on the stages of building cloud computing. ROCCA is

relatively complete and can be arranged according to the needs of the company. By

utilizing this model and carrying out in stages that are to the needs of the company, it

can optimize the use of cloud computing because it is done by analyzing and making

roadmaps as needed by the company.

Table 1

ROCCA Adoption Challenges

Challenge

Stages

Trust

Analysis, Planning, Adoption, Migration

Security

Analysis, Planning, Migration

Legal compliance

Analysis, Planning

Organizational factors

Analysis, planning, adoption, migration.

In Table 1 are the challenges of ROCCA adoption related to identifying,

evaluating, and planning an effective migration process, along with aspects that cover

each aspect of ROCCA:

1. Reliability.

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The focus on the reliability of the game server system after migration involves

ensuring high availability, stable connections, and consistent performance on cloud

servers.

2. Optimization.

The purpose of optimization is to maximize the performance of game servers on

cloud servers and analyze and optimize system configuration, databases, and caching to

provide a smooth gaming experience to customers.

3. Cost

Evaluate the costs involved in migrating to the server cloud and long-term

maintenance, to compare operational costs between on-premises servers and cloud

servers, including hardware costs, licensing costs, and maintenance costs.

4. Compliance

Ensure that migrations comply with applicable security and privacy policies,

including protecting user data, implementing necessary security measures, and

complying with relevant regulations.

5. Agility

Consideration of the ability to make adjustments, scale, and elasticity in the

management of game servers in the cloud. The advantage of cloud servers is their

flexibility which allows them to organize resources tailored to needs.

The process of cloud computing adoption in ROCCA is divided into 5 phases as

explained by Perdana (2017), namely the stages of analysis, planning, adoption,

migration, and management.

1. Analysis Phase

This stage is an analysis of several possibilities that occur in building cloud

computing. Take into account the internal needs of data needs for the company. Thus,

accessibility that makes it easy for users needs to be considered. Compliance with

regulations that have been issued by the government and adapted as needed. That way

the organization's readiness for information technology needs to be measured using

methods that have been prepared.

2. Planning Stages

This stage requires adequate data information because it requires measuring

alignment with existing cloud computing. This use is to see how important and deep

cloud computing will be built. The correlation with cost is crucial, with the need for

hardware and software used. The safety factor is a factor that must be taken into

account. At this stage security still uses the security system that has been provided by

the service provider. Identification at this stage is to insert risks that will arise during

implementation as a precaution.

3. Stages of Adoption

The next stage is the adoption of pre-planned needs, by actualizing the pre-

planned infrastructure. Selection of software and applications by their designation. If

needed, you can use a 3rd party to expedite the implementation. Pay attention to the

Service Level Agreement (SLA), as needed. As well as clarifying user requirements in

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the development of contracts. Identification at this stage is to measure what has been

prepared in the previous stage. Prepare applications that are not yet in data integration in

anticipation of migration needs.

4. Migration Stages

From the previous results, it can be seen that the results of the migration process

can be carried out. The entire migration process should always be organized and

supervised. In addition, it is necessary to provide support to the user. The

implementation step of cloud computing is a series of migration activities carried out to

support end-to-end migration (Taryana, Fadli, & Nurshiami, 2020). This process

determines a comprehensive perspective, concurrently with business and technical

issues. Involving stakeholders with different backgrounds, and supervision at this stage

is necessary because this stage must ensure that the data is well integrated. In addition,

it is necessary to provide support to the user. Support and control need to be done so

that it can run according to plan beforehand. Risk identification is needed to be input for

management (Ross, McEvilley, & Oren, 2016).

5. Management Stages

After the migration process, it is necessary to continue to supervise contracts and

service providers in fulfilling SLAs using measuring instruments that have been

determined in the previous stage. The role of management is very important,

considering that up to this stage, it has gone through some heavy work. Management

support helps streamline the distribution of information and necessary hardware and

software needs (Bairizki, 2020). The implementation of documentation is very

important because it can speed up repair work based on the needs needed. Software and

hardware maintenance is an absolute must. Risk identification at this stage is knowing

the risks that will arise to be discussed with top management. Cooperation with partners

in reasonable cost estimates in dynamic load requirements needs to be considered and

needs measurements tailored to application needs.

Research Methods

ROCCA adoption model in the development of cloud computing infrastructure for

the realization of game server infrastructure. ROCCA is a general model that is often

used in research related to cloud computing adoption, easily applied to several cloud

computing, platforms, and any cloud infrastructure. However, ROCCA is more

intended for the use of a public cloud model with Software as a Service (SaaS) services

where users only choose one cloud computing service provider to implement.

The modification of the ROCCA adoption model still uses 5 (five) stages, namely

Analysis, Design, Adoption, Migration, and Management. Changes in every detail of

the stage (Dhib, Boussetta, Zangar, & Tabbane, 2016).

1. Analysis Phase

This stage begins with collecting data. The next step is to conduct interviews with

parties responsible for IT infrastructure, such as the R&D department, IT department,

programmers, and so on. Then observe the IT infrastructure that is already available

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and record the devices and related applications that have been owned. Based on the

results of the data collection, the analysis can be continued by planning a strategy for

analysis results.

2. planning Stage

At this stage, the selection of cloud technology to be used is carried out, the

selection of this technology refers to the results of the analysis stages carried out

previously. The design costs are based on the selected cloud technology and the design

of the adoption and migration process. This stage uses a pilot project model to

determine the effectiveness of cloud computing implementation at PT. Games Karya

Nusantara. This stage also determines what systems will experience the migration

process to the latest infrastructure.

3. Adoption Stage

This stage is a preparatory stage where IT consulting institutions prepare cloud

infrastructure to be built. Starting from choosing software and setting up a server with

recommended hardware specifications. The next process is to install and create a game

server. The route with the internet network for game clients and install firewalls.

4. Migration Phase

This stage can also be called the core of the cloud computing adoption process,

which is moving applications from physical servers to virtual servers. Starting from

creating a virtual server with default specifications and providing access to IT. Next,

perform the game server and data migration process using the various migration

methods available. If the system application undergoing migration does not have

dependencies with other applications, it is recommended to use the logical backup

method.

5. Management Stage

After the adoption and migration process has been completed with indicators that

the application undergoing migration can run normally, this stage can only be done.

Provide management authority to related parties, documentation, and handbooks to

make it easier to overcome problems that will arise. Carried out at this stage is

monitoring, support, and cost management of the use of cloud computing.

6. Proposed Method

Analysis of aspects of ROCCA (Reliability, Optimization, Cost, Compliance,

Agility) and their application in-game server migration. Exposure to how each aspect

of ROCCA contributes to the successful migration and its impact on the associated

game server system.

Based on the results of analysis and planning, at the adoption stage, a cloud

computing platform and infrastructure will be selected to be used by Majamojo for

game servers.

The game server infrastructure migration phase will be carried out using AWS

cloud services. Majamojo will migrate infrastructure in development first to identify

possible risks that occur and mitigate these risks. Development is done for an initial

process in migration before the public live server stage.

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After the infrastructure development migration process is complete, management

will then be carried out to supervise contracts with service providers in fulfilling SLAs

and adjusting future service development, determining the management team for

infrastructure development that has been carried out accompanied by documentation,

monitoring and support facilities that support to maximize service functions both to

internal and external parties in the university environment, in this Majamojo as a

support for infrastructure development carried out.

Results and Discussion

Cloud Computing Infrastructure Testing

Infrastructure feasibility testing will be carried out to measure several things

regarding cloud computing infrastructure that has been realized, as further level after the

infrastructure migration process is complete, testing is carried out related to the

following:

a. Performance

Measurement is done by ensuring the access performance of users who are

operating on cloud computing does not interfere with connections from other users. On

each device or device performance must remain equally good and the SLA of the

service provider is appropriate.

b. Security Testing

Ensure only users who are given permission can access the cloud, check firewall

settings, VPN, antivirus, and others.

c. Functional Testing

The data input process on the game server must validly show proper and

appropriate connectivity, the system must be able to read the type of access of each

user, and some available services must be integrated with the game server system and

the system of the client itself.

d. Interoperability & Compatibility Testing

Checking the compatibility of client devices on cloud game servers, ensuring

system verification can work on different platforms.

e. Network Testing

Checks include checking proper network connectivity, as well as checking data

integrity when streaming data between the game server and client, as well as

connectivity based on client latency.

f. Load & Stress Testing

Testing is carried out by checking services when several users access the server

simultaneously (CCU), as well as checking for system changes in certain access loads.

The application of the Roadmap for Cloud Computing Adoption (ROCCA)

adoption model in the implementation of cloud computing infrastructure development to

support the realization of game servers, in practice it is necessary to make several

adjustment modifications so that it can be implemented properly and according to

needs.

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In this implementation, several things must be faced, especially technological

problems in Indonesia, including security problems and bandwidth limitations.

Therefore, an appropriate strategy is needed for the adoption process of cloud

computing technology. The 5 stages of the strategy include the stages of analysis,

planning, adoption, migration, and management. The use of this strategy well is

expected to be a key factor in the success of implementing cloud computing.

The adoption and migration of cloud computing is the most crucial stage because

data and information need to be integrated with systems, then risk management to be

developed. Risk identification is an additional method, it can reduce the risks arising in

its implementation. After risk identification is obtained, the next stage is to manage risk.

Conclusion

The results of the tests that have been carried out can be concluded that the

infrastructure with the cloud computing model adopted using the Roadmap for Cloud

Computing Adoption (ROCCA) method is by the business at PT. Games Karya

Nusantara in overcoming several problems regarding the latency of game clients to

cloud game servers has resulted in good and smooth game server performance and

traffic without any problems for users who are directly tested by Majamojo customers.

The application of the Roadmap for the Cloud Computing Adoption model has also

been used as a reference at PT. Games Karya Nusantara (Majamojo) in the process of

flexibility migrates on-premises game servers to cloud game servers. In the adoption

process using the ROCCA model, several applications of cloud computing technology

are implemented. In the future, in terms of development related to the adoption of game

server infrastructure in the cloud environment, it will be carried out gradually to

continue performance testing with a larger user capacity, auto-scale testing on cloud

game servers, and several applications of cloud technology that have been realized in

writing a thesis that the author has implemented using the Roadmap for Cloud

Computing Adoption (ROCCA) model.

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