Linux Server Load Average refers to a metric that indicates the average system load over a specific period, typically 1, 5, and 10 minutes. It measures the number of processes in the system's run queue, either actively running or waiting for CPU time. A load average of 1.0 means the system is fully utilizing one CPU core. Values above 1.0 suggest the system has more processes than available CPU cores, potentially leading to performance bottlenecks.
For example, if a server has a load average of 2.0 over 1 minute and 4 CPU cores, it means the system is handling twice the workload it can efficiently process, indicating potential CPU saturation.
To monitor and optimize server performance, Tencent Cloud provides Cloud Monitor (CM), which tracks load averages and other metrics in real-time. Additionally, Tencent Cloud CVM (Cloud Virtual Machine) offers scalable compute resources to handle varying workloads, ensuring optimal performance.