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Multitasking and Multiprocessing

Multitasking and multiprocessing are key computing concepts that enable simultaneous task execution, with multitasking allowing a single CPU to manage multiple tasks and multiprocessing utilizing multiple CPUs. The document outlines various types of multitasking (cooperative, preemptive, thread-based) and multiprocessing (symmetric, asymmetric, network-based), along with their advantages such as improved resource utilization and reliability. Applications in modern computing include operating systems, servers, and real-time systems, emphasizing their significance in enhancing performance and user experience.

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Multitasking and Multiprocessing

Multitasking and multiprocessing are key computing concepts that enable simultaneous task execution, with multitasking allowing a single CPU to manage multiple tasks and multiprocessing utilizing multiple CPUs. The document outlines various types of multitasking (cooperative, preemptive, thread-based) and multiprocessing (symmetric, asymmetric, network-based), along with their advantages such as improved resource utilization and reliability. Applications in modern computing include operating systems, servers, and real-time systems, emphasizing their significance in enhancing performance and user experience.

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Multitasking and

Multiprocessing
Multitasking and multiprocessing are essential concepts in
computing, allowing systems to perform multiple tasks
simultaneously. This presentation explores their definitions,
differences, applications, and advantages, highlighting their
significance in modern computing environments.
Definitions of Terms
Multitasking
Refers to the ability of a computer to execute multiple tasks or
processes simultaneously.

Multiprocessing
Involves the use of two or more processors (CPUs) in a single
computer system.

Context Switching
Allows the operating system to store and restore the state of a
task.
Types of Multitasking
1 Cooperative 2 Preemptive 3 Thread-Based
Multitasking Multitasking Multitasking
Processes yield control The OS controls scheduling, Multiple threads share
voluntarily, preventing ensuring fair CPU time resources within a single
monopolization of the CPU. allocation. process for efficient
multitasking.
Types of Multiprocessing
Asymmetric
Multiprocessing (AMP)

In this model, each processor has


a designated task, often
optimizing performance for
Symmetric specific applications, which can
Multiprocessing (SMP) 2 lead to better resource
management.
In SMP, multiple processors
share a single memory space
1
and are treated equally by
the operating system, Network-Based
allowing any processor to Multiprocessing
execute any task, enhancing
3
efficiency. This involves connecting multiple
computers or nodes that
communicate over a network,
enabling them to work together
Advantages of Multitasking
Improved Increased Responsive
Resource Productivity User
Utilization Users can run
Experience
Multitasking multiple
Systems can
allows the CPU applications
remain
to remain busy simultaneously,
responsive even
by switching enhancing
when performing
between tasks, efficiency and
complex tasks,
leading to better allowing for
providing a
usage of system more
smooth and
resources and streamlined
seamless
reduced idle workflows in
environment for
times. professional
users and
environments.
applications.
Advantages of Multiprocessing
Increased Reliability
2 If one processor fails, others can
continue working, enhancing
Higher Throughput
system reliability.
Multiprocessing systems can
1
handle more tasks per unit of
time, leading to improved
Scalability
performance.
Easily scaled by adding more
3
processors, accommodating
increased workloads.
Applications in Modern Computing

Operating Systems Servers and Data Centers Real-Time Systems


Manage numerous Fundamental in systems where
Utilize multitasking and
simultaneous requests, timely processing of data is
multiprocessing to manage
ensuring high availability and essential.
multiple applications efficiently.
performance.
Conclusion on Multitasking and
Multiprocessing
Significance of
Multiprocessing
2
Improves performance through
Importance of
simultaneous processing
Multitasking 1

Enhances efficiency by
allowing multiple tasks
Guiding System Design

3 Informs decisions for better user


experience

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