Module 4 - Process Management

Process Management and System Monitoring

Module Overview

This module covers Linux process management and system monitoring. You’ll learn how to manage processes, monitor system resources, and implement effective job scheduling strategies.

Learning Objectives

• Understand Linux process concepts and lifecycle
• Master process monitoring and control
• Learn job scheduling and automation
• Implement effective resource management
• Use system monitoring tools effectively

Prerequisites

• Completion of Module 3 (User Management)
• Understanding of basic Linux commands
• Familiarity with system resources concepts

Topics Covered

1. Process Fundamentals

• Understanding Linux processes
• Process states and lifecycle
• Parent-child process relationships

2. Process Management

• Process monitoring commands
• Process control and signals
• Resource utilization management

3. Job Control

• Background and foreground jobs
• Job scheduling with cron
• At and batch job scheduling

4. System Monitoring

• System performance tools
• Resource usage monitoring
• Log analysis and management

Estimated Time

• Reading Materials: 2 hours
• Hands-on Practice: 2.5 hours
• Exercises: 1.5 hours

Additional Resources

• Linux Process Management Guide
• Cron Job Tutorial
• System Monitoring Tools Overview

Next Steps

After completing this module, proceed to Module 5 to learn about package management and software installation.