Linux

The vmstat (virtual memory statistics) command is a powerful tool in Linux systems that provides detailed information about system processes, memory, paging, block I/O, traps, and CPU activity. This article will explore the vmstat command in depth, covering its usage, output interpretation, and practical applications. Introduction to vmstat vmstat is a versatile command-line utility that …

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What is a File Descriptor? A file descriptor is a unique identifier assigned by the operating system to each open file, socket, pipe, or other I/O resource within a process. It is represented as a non-negative integer and serves as a reference to the underlying file or resource. File descriptors are managed by the kernel …

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