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System Performance

System performance refers to the ability of a computer or network to execute tasks efficiently, quickly, and accurately under various conditions. It involves evaluating how well different components of a system—such as the CPU, memory, storage, and network—function together to handle workloads. System performance is typically assessed using various metrics, such as benchmarking, throughput, and latency, each of which provides insight into specific aspects of system efficiency.

Performance is critical in areas like gaming, cloud computing, and enterprise environments, where high reliability and low delays are required. Optimizing system performance often involves identifying and addressing bottlenecks, improving resource utilization, and fine-tuning software and hardware configurations.

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Tanenbaum, A. S. (2001). Modern Operating Systems. Arpaci-Dusseau, R. H., & Arpaci-Dusseau, A. C. (2018). Operating Systems: Three Easy Pieces.