Systems Approach to Computer Networks
Context switching is the process of storing and restoring the state or context of a CPU so that multiple processes can share the same CPU resources efficiently. This allows for multitasking, enabling a single processor to execute multiple threads or processes by switching between them, creating the illusion of simultaneous execution. It is a key feature in virtualization technologies, as it enhances resource utilization and improves performance in systems running multiple virtual machines.
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