Category: Top Command

Idle CPU time – ‘id’ time in top

The article analyzes 'Idle CPU time' in Unix/Linux systems, defining it as the duration the CPU is not actively processing tasks. It discusses how to monitor idle time through tools like yCrash and the command line utility 'top'. Additionally, strategies to reduce high idle time for enhanced CPU utilization are suggested.

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Hardware Interrupt time – ‘hi’ time in top

The article explores Hardware Interrupt CPU time in Unix/Linux systems, defining it as the time the CPU spends processing electronic signals from external devices. It discusses methods to identify this time using tools like yCrash and the 'top' command. Lastly, it provides tips for resolving high Hardware Interrupt CPU time, ensuring better application performance.

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