OS-specific utilities are available to monitor CPU usage
OS |
Utility |
Description |
|---|---|---|
UNIX |
top (Sun, Linux, HP-UX), topas (IBM-AIX) |
Provides an ongoing look at processor activity in real time. |
ps |
Reports process status. |
|
vmstat |
Displays information about system processes, memory, paging, block IQ, traps, and CPU activity. |
|
iostat -x |
Displays disk subsystem information. |
|
Windows |
System Monitor Task Manager |
Provide detailed information about computer performance and running applications, processes, CPU usage, and other system services. |