Symmetrical multiprocessing:
Symmetrical Multiprocessing (SMP) is the capability that enables an operating system to utilize more than one microprocessor on a single computer. SMP divides the work and assigns tasks to each of the different processors, which results in each processor getting better utilization. Windows NT Workstation supports two processors on the same PC, and Windows NT Server supports four to eight processors.
Asymmetrical Multiprocessing:
The opposite of SMP is Asymmetrical Multiprocessing (ASMP) , which assigns a particular program or portion of a program to a particular processor that runs the program to its end.
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