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A MARKOV CHAIN MODEL FOR ROUND ROBIN SCHEDULING IN OPERATING SYSTEM

Abstract

In the Round-Robin scheduling scheme, the scheduler processes each job, one after another, after giving a preset quantum of time. In the first-in first out (FIFO) scheduling, next process gets the opportunity only if the earlier arrived job is completely processed. This paper presents a general class of round-robin scheduling scheme in which both the above scheduling procedures are covered like particular cases. This class has many other scheduling schemes also. A Markov chain model is used to compare several scheduling schemes of the class. One scheduling scheme, which is a mixture of FIFO and round robin, is found efficient in terms of model based study approach. The system simulation procedure is used to derive the conclusion of the content.

Deepak Sisodia, Dr. Sohan Garg

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