Understanding Linux System Performance - The Top Command

Overview

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Explore the powerful top command for monitoring Linux system performance in this 23-minute video tutorial. Learn how to interpret crucial system information, including uptime, user statistics, load averages, and task details. Discover the intricacies of CPU usage, memory allocation, and swap memory. Dive into the lower section of the top command output to understand process-specific data, such as CPU and memory consumption. Master practical skills like stopping processes and adjusting update intervals. Gain insights into zombie and child processes, and identify the most critical aspects of the top command for effective system monitoring. By the end of this comprehensive guide, you'll be equipped to leverage the top command for efficient Linux system performance analysis.

Syllabus

Introduction
Basic Usage of the Top Command
First Line - Uptime, User, Load Average
Second Line - Tasks
Zombie & Child Process
Third Line - CPU Statistics
Fourth Line - Memory Information
Fifth Line - Swap Memory
Lower Section Overview
%CPU Section
%MEM Section
Stop the Process from Running PID
Change Delay Update Time
Most Important Parts of Top Command
Conclusion