Demystifying the top Command in Linux | Linux Crash Course Series

Welcome to another episode of the "Linux Crash Course" series! In this installment, we delve into the top command in Linux. With hands-on examples, we'll demystify the top command, explaining its various options and parameters in a beginner-friendly manner. Learn how to monitor system resources, view running processes, and gain insights into system performance in real-time. By the end of this tutorial, you'll have a solid grasp of using the top command to optimize your Linux system. Subscribe now for more Linux Crash Course tutorials and empower yourself with Linux knowledge! Thanks to Akamai for sponsoring this episode! Check out their awesome cloud computing platform and set up your very own Linux server in the cloud with new account credit via the following URL: https://learnlinux.link/akamai Support Linux Learning and check out Netdata, a powerful utility that enables you to easily and proactively monitor your business, home, or homelab network • Check out Netdata here ➜ https://learnlinux.link/netdata (affiliate revenue earned) 📖 Check out my brand-new Linux Troubleshooting eBook! Contains expert strategies to help you level-up your System Administration game. Packed with advice, best practices as well as some Linux-related life hacks! Check it out here ➜ https://learnlinux.link/troubleshooti... 📖 Check out my brand-new Linux Troubleshooting eBook! Contains expert strategies to help you level-up your System Administration game. Packed with advice, best practices as well as some Linux-related life hacks! Check it out here ➜ https://learnlinux.link/troubleshooti... 📚 Discounts, Courses, Books, and More! (Support Linux Learning) 10% Off Linux Swag! ➜ https://learnlinux.link/swag Get the "Linux Pro-Tips" Newsletter ➜ https://learnlinux.link/linux-tips Grab Jay's ACTUAL Dotfiles! ➜ https://learnlinux.link/linux-tips Switching to Linux Book (15% Off!) ➜ https://learnlinux.link/switch-to-linux Linode Starter Credit ➜ https://learnlinux.link/linode eBook Bundle ➜ https://learnlinux.link/ebook-bundle Ansible Course ➜ https://learnlinux.link/ansible Linux Essentials Course ➜ https://learnlinux.link/linux-essentials Paid Assistance ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv/request-ass... ❤️ Support the Channel Enjoyed the video? Your support keeps this channel independent! Become a Channel Member (Ad-Free & Early Access) ➜ https://learnlinux.link/join Support on Patreon ➜ https://learnlinux.link/patron ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🕐 Time Codes 00:00 - Intro 00:54 - Set up your very own cloud Linux server with Akamai's Connected Cloud (Sponsor) 02:13 - Basic usage of the top command 03:14 - Understanding the various fields and statistics of the top command 09:12 - What is a "Zombie" process in Linux? 10:40 - Deciphering CPU usage within the top command 15:14 - Understanding memory usage as shown within the top command 16:25 - Viewing swap usage with the top command 16:56 - Understanding the process table within the top command 18:03 - Sorting the process table in top by CPU or Memory usage 18:59 - Killing a process with the top command 20:00 - Changing the update frequency of the top command 20:49 - Within the top command, what should you focus on paying attention to? 🎓 Learn Linux TV Your source for Linux-related Fun and Learning! Official website: https://www.learnlinux.tv Community Forums: https://community.learnlinux.tv Official Subreddit: https://learnlinux.link/reddit Facebook Community: https://learnlinux.link/facebook-group More about Jay: https://learnlinux.link/jay 🤝 Affiliate and Content Ethics Some links in this description are affiliate links. If you purchase through them, Learn Linux TV may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. This helps keep the content flowing. https://www.learnlinux.tv/content-ethics ⚠️ Disclaimer LearnLinuxTV produces technical content that will hopefully be helpful to you and teach you something new. However, this content is provided without any warranty (expressed or implied). LearnLinuxTV is not responsible for any damages that may arise from any use of the content and information that's being provided. The viewer is expected to follow best judgement and to make his/her/their best decisions while working with production or non-production software, systems and hardware. #CloudComputing #LinuxCommands #devopstraining