The document discusses virtual memory in Linux and Windows operating systems. It analyzes the operation and management of virtual memory in both systems and compares their complexity. Potential drawbacks without virtual memory and benefits of incorporating it in memory management systems are also examined.
The document discusses virtual memory in Linux and Windows operating systems. It analyzes the operation and management of virtual memory in both systems and compares their complexity. Potential drawbacks without virtual memory and benefits of incorporating it in memory management systems are also examined.
The document discusses virtual memory in Linux and Windows operating systems. It analyzes the operation and management of virtual memory in both systems and compares their complexity. Potential drawbacks without virtual memory and benefits of incorporating it in memory management systems are also examined.
The document discusses virtual memory in Linux and Windows operating systems. It analyzes the operation and management of virtual memory in both systems and compares their complexity. Potential drawbacks without virtual memory and benefits of incorporating it in memory management systems are also examined.
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Santos, Matthew Emmuel D.
1. If you are to add a new 10MB process in the memory, where could it possibly be added and why? - The memory block's 8MB free processes could merge with the newly created 10MB process. This is due to the fact that this memory block is the only one big enough to hold the new process.
2. What could be the size of the free block just before it was partitioned by X? - The file might have been between 12 and 14 MB in size. This is the result of the 10MB process being added to the block, which caused the block to be divided to accommodate the new process.
3. Would you suggest the provisioning of virtual memory in this configuration? Why or why not? - In my opinion, optimizing block utilization and minimizing fragmentation would improve system performance.
4. Is it possible to add a new 7MB process using the first-fit placement algorithm without swapping out any process? Why or why not? - No, because the process cannot handle the 10MB block that is the only one available.
5. A new process is requesting a 3MB allocation. Illustrate the possible memory configuration using a horizontal segmented memory strip (like the diagram above), where a partition will be created for the new process under the following placement algorithms: best-fit and first-fit. Label your illustration clearly.
Best-fit placement
4MB 1MB 3MB 8MB 2MB 4MB
First-fit placement
4MB 1MB 4MB 8MB 2MB 3MB
1. Explain the operation and management of the following virtual memory. Search for relevant studies and literature that would support your answer. Properly cite your references. - Linux Virtual Memory
Linux virtual memory increases the amount of memory that is available by extending RAM in a circle. In order to free up RAM for other purposes, the bit will write the contents of an unused memory square to the hard drive. The original content is re- added to memory whenever it becomes necessary. The user is not aware of this at all; Linux-based apps only perceive the greater amount of RAM that is available; they are not aware that portions of RAM are periodically stored on the plate. The area of the hard drive used as virtual memory is called the trade space. Linux can use a regular disk file or a dedicated area as swap space.
- Windows Virtual Memory
Generally speaking, Windows virtual memory is straightforward but mostly
superfluous. Windows will dynamically modify virtual memory according to your installed RAM and system requirements. Windows computers have straightforward memory management that is occasionally unnecessary. By default, depending on your settings and the amount of RAM installed, Windows may dynamically change memory. With the help of your RAM, it attempts to adapt to what it thinks you'll need and will change as your usage increases.
2. Then, answer the following items based on your research.
a. Between the operation and management of Linux and Windows virtual memory, which do you think is less complex and why?
- While Linux is used more by advanced users and is known as the hacker operating system, Windows is more popular among novices and casual computer users. Each of the operating systems has benefits and drawbacks. Because the page replacement mechanism is a crucial part of any memory management system, I believe that Windows virtual memory is less complicated than other memory management systems. Page replacement chooses which memory pages to page out when a page of memory needs to be allocated. The concept of a working set, which is determined by the amount of memory allotted to the active process, is used by the Windows paging system. It consists of pages from main memory, and the working set's size is changed appropriately. b. Were you able to find similarities between Linux and Windows virtual memory?
- A good substitute for commercial software like Windows is open source software like Linux. Unlike Windows, Linux is an operating system that is easy to use and can alter code to suit its requirements, while Windows cannot. Access to the source code is a prerequisite for making changes to a Linux kernel's code. Source code access is possible on both Windows and Linux systems.
c. What are the possible drawbacks of not implementing virtual memory?
- Without virtual memory, there's a chance that the computer's memory will fill up rapidly due to a shortage of usable memory space. Moreover, once the RAM is full, the software cannot be downloaded. The system may use virtual memory, which could degrade the performance of applications. In virtual memory, mapping between virtual and physical pages requires indirection. Every memory access is handled by the paging unit. These days, any memory access across a table is regarded as a real overhead.
d. If you are to design a memory management system, would you incorporate virtual memory into your design? Why or why not?
- Everything depends on the goal of the system. Virtual memory, however, is
incredibly helpful in general computing. It allows programs to request more memory than the computer can physically handle. It also offers mechanisms to load executables and shared libraries only when needed, preventing your 5 GB Chrome executable from loading into memory all at once. Because unnecessary portions of code and data are not stored in memory, it frequently results in a reduction in the overall amount of memory used.
