System performance is key to getting the most out of Linux. There are several command line and GUI tools to make this task easy. Here you'll learn about htop, glances, Mission Center, and more apps.

If your data center houses Linux servers, you'll be glad to know there's an easy way to monitor those machines. Jack Wallen shows you how with the help of nmon. If you make use of Linux in your data ...

Before diving into the tools themselves, it's crucial to understand the key metrics that indicate the health of a Linux system. These include CPU utilization, memory usage, disk activity, and network ...

How to monitor a Linux log file in real time Your email has been sent This must-know Linux command will make troubleshooting considerably easier. Quick: What’s the first thing you do when you need to ...

There are a number of commands on Linux that you can use to manage user accounts and monitor user activity. This post provides details on the commands that you need to know if you are managing a Linux ...

Background running apps could be the cause for the high CPU usage and system unresponsiveness. Learn how to control hidden background apps in Linux.

Monitoring the performance of Linux systems is a critical task for administrators aiming to ensure reliability, efficiency, and security. When it comes to robust and scalable monitoring, Nagios ...

Veteran sysadmin and tech blogger Rachel Kroll posted a cryptic warning yesterday about a popular Linux system monitoring tool. Maybe it's better to be safe than sorry.… The post is titled: "You might ...

Swap space can play an important role in system performance. Learn how to determine how much swap space your system has available and how much it's being used. Most of us don’t often think about swap ...