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!

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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?

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