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Types of Parallelism

A) Bit-Level Parallelism
• Bit-level parallelism is about using processors that can handle more
bits at a time. By increasing the “width” of data a processor can
handle (e.g., from 8 bits to 16 bits), the system needs fewer steps to
process larger numbers or more complex data.
• In cloud computing, bit-level parallelism helps virtual machines or
cloud servers handle data more efficiently. When upgrading from an
8-bit to a 16-bit architecture, cloud providers can reduce the time to
process large datasets, making operations more efficient.
B) Instruction Level Parallelism
• Instruction-level parallelism means running multiple instructions at
the same time within a single CPU cycle. This is done by rearranging
instructions that don’t depend on each other so they can be
processed simultaneously.
• In cloud services, instruction-level parallelism helps speed up tasks
like data retrieval and processing. For example, a cloud server running
a database can process multiple independent data queries at once,
making responses faster for users.
C) Task Parallelism
• Task parallelism involves breaking down a task into smaller,
independent subtasks and assigning each to different processors or
cores to run at the same time.
• In the cloud, task parallelism is used for workloads like image
processing or analytics. For instance, in video streaming services, one
set of servers might handle uploading, while others handle video
encoding, and yet another set manages data streaming to users. Each
task runs independently, improving overall efficiency and user
experience.
D) Data Parallelism
• Data parallelism means dividing a large dataset into smaller parts and
processing each part simultaneously across multiple cores or
processors. Each core does the same operation but on a different
chunk of data.
• Data parallelism is used in big data processing on cloud platforms, like
in Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Google Cloud. For example, when
analyzing customer purchase data, each server processes a different
subset of customer records. This allows the cloud provider to analyze
massive datasets more quickly than if a single server had to handle
everything.
Type of Parallelism Real-Life Example Cloud-Based Example

Counting stacks of coins vs. individual Efficient data processing on


Bit-Level Parallelism coins upgraded cloud servers

Instruction-Level Fast query processing in cloud


Parallelism (ILP) Cooking breakfast by multitasking databases

Separate cloud servers handling


Task Parallelism Building a car with different workers unique tasks

Big data analysis split across multiple


Data Parallelism Counting candies in different bowls
servers

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