System Monitoring Tools
Explore advanced monitoring tools like `glances`, `nmon`, and `sar` for comprehensive real-time and historical server performance data.
Why Monitor Your Server?
Running a server means you need to know how it's performing. Is the CPU overloaded? Is memory running low? Is the network busy?
- Monitoring helps you catch issues before they become critical.
- It provides insights for optimization and capacity planning.
- It's essential for maintaining a healthy and responsive server.
Beyond Basic Tools
You might already know basic tools like top and htop for quick real-time checks. They're great for a snapshot!
But for deeper insights, historical data, or a more comprehensive overview, we need specialized tools. Let's explore some powerful monitoring utilities.
All lessons in this course
- System Monitoring Tools
- Understanding System Logs
- Log Rotation and Archiving
- Centralized Monitoring and Alerting