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The first attempt to allow for multiprogramming used fixed partitions (also called
static partitions) within the main memory-one partition for each job. Because the
size of each partition was designated when the system was powered on, each partition
could only be reconfigured when the computer system was shut down, reconfigured,
and restarted. Thus, once the system was in operation the partition sizes
remained static.
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What is the difference between fixed and variable partition?
in the fixed partition the partition is once allocated is fixed. in fixed partition more memory wastage because of internal & external fragmentation.... in variable partition when a process comes then according to need of process the size of memory is allocated to the process
Why it is necessary to partition main memory?
Its not.
What type of partition does Linux use when it does not have enough memory?
A swap partiton because it is a dedicated partition and not a file
Is it possible to do multiprogramming with only one partition of the memory?
is it possible to do multiprogramming with only one partition
What is fixed partition memory?
The first attempt to allow for multiprogramming used fixed partitions (also called static partitions) within the main memory-one partition for each job. Because the size of each partition was designated when the system was powered on, each partition could only be reconfigured when the computer system was shut down, reconfigured, and restarted. Thus, once the system was in operation the partition sizes remained static.
In a UNIX server what can take the form of a disk partition or it can be in a file?
Vitual Memory
Instead of a page file such as windows what type of partition does Linux use when it does not have enough memory to hold all the data that it is processing?
It uses the swap. The swap is a dedicated partition and not a file.
What part of the operating system also known as virtual memory is contained in its own partition in linux?
Your question does not make sense. But anyway, virtual memory is basically using harddrive space as fake memory larger than ram. Linux have option to place it on separate partition for efficiency. If you let it use a file, double management of file and virtual memory must be managed.
What type of partition does Linux use when it does not have enough memory to hold all data proccessing?
You do not need to set up a dedicated partition for swap as you can also set up a swap file.
What is fixed partition main memory management technique in operating systems?
A partitioned memory management technique is when the operating system loads more than one application program into memory at the same time, they share memory space and cpu time. The main memory (which is the volatile memory where active programs and data are held during use), is divided into partitions that different processes that are running can fit into. The partitions sizes can either be fixed, or they can change to encompass the size of the process that is to be run. So, a fixed partition main memory management technique is when the main memory is divided into partitions that do not change based on the size of the process, they are a fixed size. And a process is loaded into a partition big enough to hold it.
What terms describes creating a partition in system memory that acts like a hard drive?
RAM disk
How do you delete a partition on a hard drive and incorporate the memory to make one drive for example a C-drive with 30G ten of which is a D partition into one C-drive with 30G?
You might be looking for a partition resizer. That will allow you to change the size of either partition. I'd backup the data on both before you do though, just in case.
