Linux+ Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot Memory and CPU Issues
In this lab, you’ll practice basic memory and CPU troubleshooting. By the end of this lab, you’ll be able to reach into a linux server for cpu and memory information, and understand the effect of running processes on your overall system health.
Terms and conditions apply.
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Get Started in the Lab Environment
Here are the initial instructions and explanation of the lab environment. Read this while your environment is busy creating itself from nothing. Yes, this violates physics; we know. How fun!
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Manage Shell Jobs
To start this lab, you'll quickly learn how to manage shell jobs.
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Get Process Info
In this challenge, you'll learn to acquire information about the processes on your Linux box
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Monitor Memory Usage
You'll now query Linux for memory information.
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Monitor CPU Load
You'll learn to interpret vital CPU metrics.
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Monitor System Activity
The Linux command top is used to monitor system activity; you will have more practice using this command.
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Send Signals to Processes
To finish this lab, you will use the kill command to send signals to processes.
Provided environment for hands-on practice
We will provide the credentials and environment necessary for you to practice right within your browser.
Guided walkthrough
Follow along with the author’s guided walkthrough and build something new in your provided environment!
Did you know?
On average, you retain 75% more of your learning if you get time for practice.
Recommended prerequisites
- Basic Linux OS knowledge, including knowing the difference between files and directories.
- Linux CLI experience is preferable
- Familiarity with getting help in the CLI, for example with the man command