What is paging in memory management?

Can you explain what paging is in memory management?

Paging is a memory management scheme that eliminates the need for contiguous allocation of physical memory.

How does paging work in an operating system?

In paging, the process is divided into fixed-size pages, and the physical memory is divided into frames of the same size.

What are the advantages of using paging?

Paging helps in efficient memory utilization, eliminates fragmentation, and allows for easier process swapping.

Are there any disadvantages to paging?

Yes, paging can introduce overhead due to page table management and may lead to page faults if not managed properly.