LX0-104 · Question #174
In capacity planning exercises, what tools assist in identifying processes of interest from other processes? (Select TWO correct answers.)
The correct answer is C. ps D. top. This question assesses knowledge of common Linux/Unix command-line tools used to monitor and identify individual processes for capacity planning and performance analysis.
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- Afree
- Blshal
- Cps
- Dtop
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This question assesses knowledge of common Linux/Unix command-line tools used to monitor and identify individual processes for capacity planning and performance analysis.
The `free` command displays information about available and used memory, but it does not provide details about individual processes or their resource consumption.
The `lshal` command (or `lshw` on some systems) lists hardware abstraction layer information, which is unrelated to monitoring individual software processes for capacity planning.
The `ps` (process status) command provides a snapshot of currently running processes, allowing administrators to identify specific processes, their PIDs, CPU usage, memory consumption, and other relevant details.
The `top` command provides a dynamic, real-time view of running processes, sorted by CPU usage by default, making it an effective tool for quickly identifying and monitoring resource-intensive processes.
Concept tested: Process monitoring tools (ps, top)
Source: https://man7.org/linux/man-pages/man1/ps.1.html
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