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Linux Measure Process Execution Time, When Already Started
Say you have issued a command in your servers. Typically the command might either backup something or perform a critical hot fix.
Surely you know the start time of the process. But when it will end? How can you find the execution time, when the process has already been started?
Better cp Command, Before Changing Config Files Manually
People might manually change critical config files in servers occasionally. For example, /etc/hosts, /etc/hostname, etc.
As an experienced operator, you will remember to backup, before making any changes. Right? What would you do? cp /etc/hosts /etc/hosts.bak.
But is that good enough?
5 Common Failures Of Package Installation
For DevOps, installation is one of our major tasks. People may wonder package installation is pretty straight-forward and easy now. Just run commands like apt-get, yum, brew, etc. Or simply leave it to containers.
Is it really that easy? Here is a list of headache and hidden costs. Discuss with us, DevOps gurus!
How To Check Linux Process Deeply With Common Sense
Apparently process checking is critical. Yes, we already have tons of linux tools and tips available. Getting familiar with your weapons is actually the first step, and the easiest part.
More importantly, what questions you ask, what for, when approaching your critical process. Fortunately even with plain common sense, we can dig out lots of valuable information.
