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 Learn Linux TV - Your Home For Linux-Related Fun and Learning! Check out the LLTV Shop! Shirts, bags, cups and much more! ➜ https://merch.learnlinux.tv/ Support the Channel Show your support for Learn Linux TV and get access to exclusive perks! • Become a Channel Member ➜ https://learnlinux.link/member • Become a Patron ➜ https://learnlinux.link/patron Official Stores and Merchandise • Linux Merch ➜ https://merch.learnlinux.tv/ • Latest book: Mastering Ubuntu Server ➜ https://ubuntuserverbook.com/ • Linux stuff from Amazon ➜ https://learnlinux.link/amazon • Awesome Pi-powered KVM ➜ https://learnlinux.link/tinypilot • 5% discount on LPI exam vouchers ➜ https://learnlinux.link/lpi-voucher Note: Royalties and/or commission is earned from each of the above links 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? Boost your Linux skills with these stand-alone tutorials • Essential tweaks for ALL Linux Servers ➜ https://linux.video/all-servers • Install Arch Linux ➜ https://linux.video/arch-guide • Use Ventoy to create a multi-distro flash drive ➜ https://linux.video/ventoy • Browse the web from within your Linux terminal ➜ https://linux.video/term-web • From Zero to Proxmox ➜ https://linux.video/zero-to-pve • Check out Neovim ➜ https://linux.video/neovim • Systemd Deep Dive ➜ https://linux.video/systemd • Systemd Timers ➜ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6BuUgkZ5T0 • Installing an operating system for Raspberry Pi ➜ https://linux.video/pi-imager • Connecting to a Linux server via ssh ➜ https://linux.video/ssh • Linux permissions ➜ https://linux.video/perms • OpenSSH Guide ➜ https://linux.video/ssh-guide • 10 Linux Terminal Tips and Tricks ➜ https://linux.video/cli-tricks-1 • Over 15 Terminal Tricks ➜ https://linux.video/cli-tricks-2 Full Courses from Learn Linux TV • Linux Crash Course series ➜ https://linux.video/cc • Learn how to exit use tmux ➜ https://linux.video/tmux • Learn how to use vim ➜ https://linux.video/vim • Bash Scripting Series ➜ https://linux.video/bash • Proxmox VE Cluster Full Course ➜ https://linux.video/pve • Learn Ansible ➜ https://linux.video/ansible Linux-related Podcasts • Enterprise Linux Security ➜ https://enterpriselinuxsecurity.show/ • The Homelab Show ➜ https://thehomelab.show/ Official *Learn Linux TV on the Web* • Main site ➜ https://www.learnlinux.tv/ • Community ➜ https://community.learnlinux.tv/ Content Ethics • The following article covers the rules and guidelines Learn Linux TV abides by ➜ 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