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nmon

Nigel's performance Monitor for Linux systems

Description

nmon (Nigel's performance Monitor) is a performance monitoring tool for Linux. It provides real-time monitoring of CPU, memory, network, disks, file systems, NFS, top processes, and more in an interactive ncurses-based interface.

AI Summary

Comprehensive Linux performance monitor with interactive ncurses display

Capabilities

  • + Monitor CPU utilization in real-time
  • + Track memory and swap usage
  • + Monitor disk I/O and network activity
  • + Display top processes
  • + Record performance data for analysis

Use When

  • You need comprehensive system monitoring on Linux
  • You want to record system performance data

Avoid When

  • x You need monitoring on macOS or Windows

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