How to Check % Memory and CPU Utilization in Linux..? | Secure 2 Cyber
In this video, you’ll learn how to check real-time CPU and memory utilization in Linux using the top command.
This command is essential for system administrators to monitor system performance, running processes, and resource usage.
🖥️ Command Used:
top
💡 Example Output Overview:
%Cpu(s): Shows CPU usage percentage
KiB Mem: Displays total, used, and free memory
Tasks: Total running processes
PID, USER, COMMAND: Process details
📘 Explanation:
Press q to quit the top view.
Press M to sort by memory usage.
Press P to sort by CPU usage.
Use k to kill a process directly from the top view.
To display in a more user-friendly way, use:
htop
(Install with sudo apt install htop)
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