CPU load monitoring

megamaced · 07-03-2007, 01:15 PM

How can I monitor CPU usage from the command line? I've issued the 'uptime' command and that gives me the results:

Code:

load average: 0.14, 0.11, 0.09

... but I don't understand what that means. Are those figures out of a maximum of 1? 1 meaning the system is under heavy load? Also, why are there three figures?

Thanks

Matt555 · 07-03-2007, 12:25 PM

Have you used top or htop?

htop might need installing, I've attached a screenshot.

megamaced · 07-03-2007, 01:16 PM

That's an awesome util. Thanks

Anti-Trend · 07-03-2007, 03:56 PM

Yeah, I love htop. So much nicer than the usual top command.

But if you're still curious about the load average figures, have a look here: Life After Coffee » UNIX Load Averages Explained

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megamaced Geek Geek Geek! Join Date: Nov 2005 Age: 24 Male Posts: 3,483 Times Helpful: 353 My Mood: Fine Status: Offline My Computer	CPU load monitoring How can I monitor CPU usage from the command line? I've issued the 'uptime' command and that gives me the results: Code: load average: 0.14, 0.11, 0.09 ... but I don't understand what that means. Are those figures out of a maximum of 1? 1 meaning the system is under heavy load? Also, why are there three figures? Thanks

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Matt555 iMod Join Date: May 2005 Age: 21 Male Posts: 3,844 Times Helpful: 238 My Mood: Happy Status: Offline My Computer	Have you used top or htop? htop might need installing, I've attached a screenshot. Attached Thumbnails __________________

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megamaced Geek Geek Geek! Join Date: Nov 2005 Age: 24 Male Posts: 3,483 Times Helpful: 353 My Mood: Fine Status: Offline My Computer	That's an awesome util. Thanks

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