Mission 278

Top ps snapshot

Compare top and ps output before acting.

Package/process ops
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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.

Read top snapshot

Run top.

top
Read ps snapshot

Run ps.

ps
Read load average

Run uptime.

uptime
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What to notice while you play.

Objective

Compare top and ps output before acting.

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.

top|pgrep|kill

Inspect simulated process health and signals.