Check Memory Usage on Linux
Used, free and cached memory and swap, then five one-second samples of swapping and CPU wait. Fill in the details below to get the exact command.
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Check Memory Usage
free -h && vmstat 1 5
Used, free and cached memory and swap, then five one-second samples of swapping and CPU wait.
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The command
Commandfree -h && vmstat 1 5
CategorySystem
Works OnUbuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux
Used, free and cached memory and swap, then five one-second samples of swapping and CPU wait.
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Questions
How do I check memory usage on Linux?
Run: free -h && vmstat 1 5
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