Mission 178

Pgrep process lookup

Find simulated process IDs by name.

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learner@clairos:/home/learner $ Unix ops lab: type a command, press Enter
Instructions 8 minutes

Click any instruction for the command details, the why, and the common mistake to avoid.

Find nginx

Run pgrep nginx.

pgrep nginx
Find sshd

Run pgrep sshd.

pgrep sshd
Show process table

Run ps.

ps
Lesson support

What to notice while you play.

Objective

Find simulated process IDs by name.

Hint

Run the commands in order and compare the outputs.

Why it matters

Junior operators build confidence by gathering evidence before changing systems.

Common mistakes
  • Skipping the inspection step.
  • Assuming one command tells the whole story.
Reference

Commands in this lesson.

ps

Show training server processes.