Using ps command on linux
The command “ps” will show the processes status as snapshot. In contrast with Microsoft Windows which shows processes status in live view. In Linux, if we want a live view of the processes we need to use the command top...
How to Monitor Disk IO in Linux
iostat is used to get the input/output statistics for storage devices and partitions. iostat is a part of the sysstat package. With iostat, you can monitor the read/write speeds of your storage devices (such as hard disk drives, SSDs) and...
Understanding Load Average on Linux
Load average is a measurement of the amount of work versus free CPU cycles available on a system processor. In this article I’ll define the term, demonstrate how Linux calculates this value, then provide insight into how to interpret system...
How to Use the ps Command to Find Running Processes on Linux
The full form of ps is process status. It is a command used to find information about currently running processes on Linux. ps is a very important command of Linux.In this article, I will show you how to use the...