System Utilities to Monitor CPU Use

OS-specific utilities are available to monitor CPU usage.

OS-Specific Monitoring Utilities

OS

Utility

Description

UNIX

top (Solaris, 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.