Managing Processes (ps, top, kill)
Learn how to list, monitor, and terminate running processes on your system, understanding process IDs and states.
What are Processes?
In Linux, a process is an instance of a running program. Every command you execute, every application you open, runs as one or more processes.
- Processes are managed by the operating system.
- Understanding them is key for monitoring system health and troubleshooting.
Listing Processes with `ps`
The ps command (process status) is used to display information about currently running processes.
By default, it shows processes associated with your current terminal session.
All lessons in this course
- Managing Processes (ps, top, kill)
- Input/Output Redirection (>, >>, <)
- Piping Commands (|)
- Background Jobs & Job Control