Symmetric Multiprocessing (SMP)

Symmetric Multiprocessing (SMP) is a computing architecture where multiple processors share a single memory space and work together as equals to execute tasks. Each processor can access all the memory and input/output devices directly, allowing them to collaborate efficiently. This setup improves performance, reliability, and scalability, as tasks can be divided among processors, reducing the load on any single one. SMP is commonly used in servers and high-performance systems to handle large workloads, enabling faster processing and better resource utilization through parallel execution of programs.