Simplifying Process Monitoring with Bash Scripting
MOJAHID UL HAQUE
DevOps Engineer
Simplifying Process Monitoring with Bash Scripting
Tired of manually monitoring CPU usage? This simple Bash script can: - Check if a process is using too much CPU - Kill it if it crosses a set threshold
How it works: 1. Finds the process by name 2. Monitors its CPU usage 3. Automatically stops it if it exceeds limits
Use Case: Imagine an app process spiraling out of control — this script can be your safety net.
Pro Tip: Extend this by integrating it with monitoring systems like Prometheus or Datadog for proactive alerts.
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