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Mastering Linux System Monitoring: How to Accurately Read ‘top’, ‘free’, and Swap Space

January 31, 2025 by linodelinux

Learn how to accurately read top, free, and swap space in Linux to monitor CPU, memory, and performance effectively. As …

Categories How-To Guides, Linux Server Administration, Monitoring & Logging, Server Performance & Tuning Tags CPU, Disk IO, Load Average, Memory, Top Leave a comment

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