There are several different types of processor scheduling algorithms, each with their own characteristics. Here are some commonly used scheduling algorithms and their characteristics:
1. First-Come, First-Served (FCFS): - Characteristics: Simple and easy to understand. - Advantages: Fairness, as processes are executed in the order they arrive. - Disadvantages: Poor performance in terms of average waiting time, as it does not consider the burst time of processes.
2. Shortest Job Next (SJN) or Shortest Job First (SJF): - Characteristics: Selects the process with the smallest total execution time next. - Advantages: Minimizes average waiting time and turnaround time. - Disadvantages: Requires knowledge of the burst time of each process in advance, which is often not available.
3. Round Robin (RR): - Characteristics: Each process is assigned a fixed time slice or quantum. - Advantages: Fairness, as each process gets an equal amount of CPU time. - Disadvantages: High overhead due to frequent context switching, and longer processes may have to wait for their turn.
4. Priority Scheduling: - Characteristics: Each process is assigned a priority value, and the process with the highest priority is executed next. - Advantages: Allows for prioritization of important processes. - Disadvantages: May result in starvation of lower priority processes if higher priority processes continuously arrive.
5. Multilevel Queue Scheduling: - Characteristics: Divides processes into multiple queues based on priority or other criteria. - Advantages: Allows for different scheduling algorithms to be used for different queues, providing flexibility. - Disadvantages: Complexity in managing multiple queues and determining the criteria for queue assignment.
6. Multilevel Feedback Queue Scheduling: - Characteristics: Similar to multilevel queue scheduling, but allows processes to move between queues based on their behavior. - Advantages: Provides a balance between fairness and responsiveness. - Disadvantages: Complexity in managing the feedback mechanism and determining the criteria for queue movement.
These are just a few examples of processor scheduling algorithms and their characteristics. The choice of algorithm depends on the specific requirements and constraints of the system.