How to perform system monitoring in Manjaro Linux?

To perform system monitoring in Manjaro Linux, you can use various tools and commands that provide insights into the system's performance, resource usage, and overall health. Here are some methods:

1. Command Line Tools

a. top

The top command displays real-time system information, including running processes, CPU usage, memory usage, and more.

Example:

top

b. htop

htop is an interactive process viewer for Unix systems. It is a text-mode application that shows system processes in a hierarchical tree.

Installation:

sudo pacman -S htop

Example:

htop

c. vmstat

The vmstat command reports information about processes, memory, paging, block IO, traps, and CPU activity.

Example:

vmstat 1 5

d. iostat

iostat reports CPU statistics and input/output statistics for devices and partitions.

Installation:

sudo pacman -S sysstat

Example:

iostat -x 1 5

2. Graphical Tools

a. KDE Plasma Widgets

If you are using the KDE Plasma desktop environment, you can add system monitoring widgets like CPU usage, memory usage, and network activity directly to your desktop.

b. GNOME System Monitor

For GNOME users, the GNOME System Monitor provides a graphical interface to monitor CPU, memory, network, and disk usage.

Installation:

sudo pacman -S gnome-system-monitor

3. Remote Monitoring with Cloud Services

For more advanced monitoring and to avoid the hassle of installing and maintaining monitoring tools, you can use cloud-based monitoring services. For example, Tencent Cloud offers Cloud Monitor, which provides real-time monitoring and alerting for various metrics.

Features of Tencent Cloud Monitor:

• Real-time monitoring of CPU, memory, disk, and network usage.
• Customizable alerts based on thresholds.
• Historical data analysis and visualization.

Integration:
You can integrate your Manjaro Linux instances with Tencent Cloud Monitor by installing the Cloud Monitor Agent, which collects metrics and sends them to the cloud for analysis.

Installation of Cloud Monitor Agent:
Follow the instructions provided by Tencent Cloud to install and configure the agent on your Manjaro Linux system.

By using these tools and services, you can effectively monitor your Manjaro Linux system's performance and ensure optimal operation.