Managing System Information, Processes, and Performance in Oracle^® Solaris 11.4

Index

A

access control

at commandControlling Access to the at Command

crontab filesHow to Deny crontab Command Access

address space map

displayingManaging Processes by Using Process Commands (/proc)

administering  Seemanaging

application threadsAbout Processes and System Activities

architecture type

displayingDisplaying Architecture Type

at.deny fileDenying Access to the at Command

at command

automatic job schedulingScheduling a Single System Task With the at Command

controlling access toScheduling a Single System Task With the at Command

deleting job filesRemoving at Jobs

denying accessDenying Access to the at Command

displaying job queue

Displaying at Jobs

Displaying the at Queue

error messagesVerifying That at Command Access Is Denied

job filesScheduling a Single System Task With the at Command

overview

Scheduling a Single System Task With the at Command

Scheduling a Single System Task With at

schedulingScheduling a Single System Task With the at Command

sending email confirmationCreating an at Job

submitting job filesSubmitting an at Job

system tasksOverview of Scheduled System Tasks

at job files

creatingCreating an at Job

descriptionScheduling a Single System Task With at

location ofScheduling a Single System Task With at

atjobs directoryHow the cron Daemon Handles Scheduling

automatic system activity

data collectionCollecting System Activity Data Automatically

reporting

Producing Reports With the sa2 Shell Script

Collecting System Activity Data Automatically

B

baud rate

setting on ttymon consoleHow to Set the Baud Rate Speed on the Console

setting with eepromHow to Set the Baud Rate Speed on the Console

buffers

monitoring activityMonitoring Buffer Activity

C

changing

baud rate of system consoleHow to Set the Baud Rate Speed on the Console

date and timeHow to Manually Set the Date and Time of a System

host nameHow to Change the Identity of a System

priority

Changing the Priority of a Timesharing Process

How to Change Scheduling Parameters of a Timesharing Process

scheduling classesHow to Change the Class of a Process

timesharing process priorityChanging the Priority of a Timesharing Process

chip multithreading

displaying with psrinfoChip Multithreading Features

configuration

reporting with daxinfoDisplaying DAX Information

controlling

access to at commandScheduling a Single System Task With the at Command

processesHow to Control Processes

CPU (central processing unit)

displaying time usage

Troubleshooting Problems With System Processes

Using the ps Command

high-usage processesTroubleshooting Problems With System Processes

monitoring utilizationMonitoring CPU Utilization

creating

at jobsCreating an at Job

crontab filesCreating a crontab File

message of the day (MOTD)How to Set Up a Message-Of-The-Day

cron.allow file

Limiting crontab Command Access to Specified Users

Controlling Access to the crontab Command

cron.deny file

How to Deny crontab Command Access

Controlling Access to the crontab Command

cron daemon

How the cron Daemon Handles Scheduling

Scheduling a Single System Task With at

crontab command

controlling access to

Limiting crontab Command Access to Specified Users

How to Deny crontab Command Access

Controlling Access to the crontab Command

creatingCreating and Editing crontab Files

editingCreating and Editing crontab Files

error messagesVerifying Limited crontab Command Access

examplesExamples of Repetitive System Tasks

files used byAbout the crontab File

quitting without saving changesHow to Create or Edit a crontab File

repetitive system tasksScheduling a Repetitive System Task With crontab

scheduling ofHow the cron Daemon Handles Scheduling

scheduling periodic tasksScheduling a Routine System Task With the crontab Command

scheduling repetitive tasksScheduling a Routine System Task With the crontab Command

scheduling system tasksScheduling a Repetitive System Task With crontab

system tasksOverview of Scheduled System Tasks

crontab files

creatingCreating a crontab File

defaultsAbout the crontab File

deletingRemoving crontab Files

denying accessHow to Deny crontab Command Access

description

Syntax of crontab File Entries

About the crontab File

listingVerifying That a crontab File Exists

listing entriesDisplaying a crontab File

location ofAbout the crontab File

removingRemoving crontab Files

syntaxSyntax of crontab File Entries

D

daily  Seerepetitive

Data Analytics Accelerator  SeeDAX

date and time

changingHow to Manually Set the Date and Time of a System

displayingCommands That Display System Information

DAX

displaying HW configurationDisplaying DAX Information

statisticsDisplaying Data Analytics Accelerator Statistics

daxinfo commandDisplaying DAX Information

daxstat commandDisplaying Data Analytics Accelerator Statistics

deleting

at jobsRemoving at Jobs

crontab filesRemoving crontab Files

devices

displaying interruptsDisplaying Interrupts Per Device

displaying property valuesDisplaying Default and Customized Property Values for a Device

df command

examplesDisplaying File System Information

overviewDisplaying Disk Space Statistics

directories

current working directory for processesManaging Processes by Using Process Commands (/proc)

disk drives

displaying information about

free disk spaceDisplaying Disk Space Statistics

disk space

displaying information aboutDisplaying Disk Space Statistics

disks

displaying spaceDisplaying Disk Space Statistics

displaying statisticsDisplaying Extended Disk Statistics

monitoring activityMonitoring Disk Activity

dispadmin commandChanging the Scheduling Priority of Processes

displaying

architecture typeDisplaying Architecture Type

basic system informationCommands That Display System Information

buffer activityMonitoring Buffer Activity

chip multithreadingChip Multithreading Features

CPU utilizationMonitoring CPU Utilization

crontab file entriesListing crontab Files and Entries

date and timeCommands That Display System Information

DAX HW configurationDisplaying DAX Information

DAX statisticsDisplaying Data Analytics Accelerator Statistics

diagnostic informationDisplaying System Diagnostic Information

disk activityMonitoring Disk Activity

disk space statisticsDisplaying Disk Space Statistics

disk utilization informationDisplaying Disk Utilization

extended disk statisticsDisplaying Extended Disk Statistics

file accessMonitoring File Access

host IDCommands That Display System Information

information about processes

Listing Processes

How to List Processes

interprocess communicationMonitoring Interprocess Communication

interrupts per deviceDisplaying Interrupts Per Device

kernel memory allocationMonitoring Kernel Memory Allocation

linked librariesManaging Processes by Using Process Commands (/proc)

page-in activityMonitoring Page-In Activity

page-out activityMonitoring Page-Out and Memory

physical processor typeChip Multithreading Features

priority information

Displaying the Global Priority of a Process

Using the ps Command

process information

How to Display Information About Processes

Managing Processes by Using Process Commands (/proc)

Using the /proc File System and Commands

processor typeDisplaying Processor Type

product nameDisplaying Product Name

property values for a deviceDisplaying Default and Customized Property Values for a Device

queue activityMonitoring Queue Activity

release informationCommands That Display System Information

scheduling class information

Displaying the Global Priority of a Process

Displaying Process Priority Information

Using the ps Command

swapping activityMonitoring Swapping Activity

swapping statisticsDisplaying Swapping Statistics

system activity information

Setting Up Automatic Data Collection

Monitoring System Activities With the sar Command

system call activityMonitoring System Call Statistics

system information

commands forCommands That Display System Information

system performanceDisplaying System Performance Information

system table statusMonitoring System Table Status

system's installed memoryDisplaying Installed Memory

terminal activityMonitoring Terminal Activity

unused memoryMonitoring Unused Memory

VM statisticsDisplaying Virtual Memory Statistics

E

/etc/cron.d/at.deny fileDenying Access to the at Command

/etc/cron.d/cron.allow fileLimiting crontab Command Access to Specified Users

/etc/cron.d/cron.allow fileControlling Access to the crontab Command

/etc/cron.d/cron.deny file

How to Deny crontab Command Access

Controlling Access to the crontab Command

/etc/release fileCommands That Display System Information

eeprom command

setting baud rate on ttymonHow to Set the Baud Rate Speed on the Console

error messages

at commandVerifying That at Command Access Is Denied

F

fcntl() system call

Displaying Information About Processes

Using the /proc File System and Commands

field entries

SMF instancesScheduling Method and Time Values for SMF

file systems

displaying capacity and useDisplaying Disk Space Statistics

files

checking access operationsMonitoring File Access

displaying fstat and fcntl outputUsing the /proc File System and Commands

fstat and fcntl information displayDisplaying Information About Processes

fstat() system call

Displaying Information About Processes

Using the /proc File System and Commands

G

global priorities for process classesDisplaying the Global Priority of a Process

H

host ID

displayingCommands That Display System Information

host name

changingHow to Change the Identity of a System

I

interprocess communication

monitoringMonitoring Interprocess Communication

iostat commandDisplaying Disk Utilization

isainfo commandDisplaying Processor Type

K

kernel memory

monitoring allocationMonitoring Kernel Memory Allocation

kernel thread

scheduling andUsing the ps Command

kernel thread structureAbout Processes and System Activities

killing processes

Terminating a Process

Managing Processes by Using Process Commands (/proc)

klwp structureAbout Processes and System Activities

kthread structureAbout Processes and System Activities

L

listing

processesHow to List Processes

processes being executedListing Processes

LWPs (lightweight processes)

definedAbout Processes and System Activities

processes and

About Processes and System Activities

About Processes and System Activities

structures forAbout Processes and System Activities

M

managing

power servicesManaging System Power Services

system processesCommands for Managing System Processes

memory

displaying installedDisplaying Installed Memory

kernel monitoringMonitoring Kernel Memory Allocation

monitoring page-out andMonitoring Page-Out and Memory

monitoring unusedMonitoring Unused Memory

process structures andAbout Processes and System Activities

shared virtual memoryRelationships Among Process Structures

virtual processes andRelationships Among Process Structures

message of the day (MOTD) facilityHow to Set Up a Message-Of-The-Day

monitoring

buffer activityMonitoring Buffer Activity

CPU utilizationMonitoring CPU Utilization

disk activityMonitoring Disk Activity

disk useDisplaying Extended Disk Statistics

file accessMonitoring File Access

interprocess communicationMonitoring Interprocess Communication

kernel memoryMonitoring Kernel Memory Allocation

Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center andManaging Performance Using Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center

overall system performanceMonitoring Overall System Performance

page-in activityMonitoring Page-In Activity

page-out activityMonitoring Page-Out and Memory

queue activityMonitoring Queue Activity

swapping activityMonitoring Swapping Activity

system activityMonitoring System Activities With the sar Command

system callsMonitoring System Call Statistics

system performanceMonitoring System Performance

system table statusMonitoring System Table Status

terminal activityMonitoring Terminal Activity

tools forSystem Activities That Are Monitored

unused memoryMonitoring Unused Memory

monthly  Seeperiodic

motd fileHow to Set Up a Message-Of-The-Day

N

new features

sar:default log file at bootRunning the sadc Command When Booting

nice command

Changing the Priority of a Timesharing Process

Changing the Priority of a Timesharing Process

nice number

Changing the Priority of a Timesharing Process

Using the ps Command

O

Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops CenterManaging Performance Using Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center

P

/proc directoryUsing the /proc File System and Commands

page-in activity

monitoringMonitoring Page-In Activity

page-out activity

monitoringMonitoring Page-Out and Memory

perf fileRunning the sadc Command When Booting

performance

activities that are tracked andSystem Activities That Are Monitored

automatic collection of activity data andCollecting System Activity Data Automatically

buffering andMonitoring Buffer Activity

CPU utilization andMonitoring CPU Utilization

disk activity andMonitoring Disk Activity

displaying disk space statisticsDisplaying Disk Space Statistics

displaying extended disk statisticsDisplaying Extended Disk Statistics

displaying interrupts per deviceDisplaying Interrupts Per Device

displaying statisticsDisplaying System Performance Information

displaying swapping statisticsDisplaying Swapping Statistics

file access andMonitoring File Access

interprocess communication andMonitoring Interprocess Communication

kernel memory andMonitoring Kernel Memory Allocation

manual collection of activity data andSetting Up Automatic Data Collection

monitoring overall

Monitoring Overall System Performance

Monitoring Terminal Activity

monitoring systemMonitoring System Performance

monitoring with Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops CenterManaging Performance Using Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center

page-in andMonitoring Page-In Activity

page-out and memoryMonitoring Page-Out and Memory

process management and

About Processes and System Activities

Changing the Priority of a Timesharing Process

Managing Processes by Using Process Commands (/proc)

queue activity andMonitoring Queue Activity

reporting with daxstatDisplaying Data Analytics Accelerator Statistics

reports using sarMonitoring System Activities With the sar Command

swapping andMonitoring Swapping Activity

system activities andAbout Processes and System Activities

system calls andMonitoring System Call Statistics

system resources andSystem Resources That Affect System Performance

system tables andMonitoring System Table Status

tools for monitoringSystem Activities That Are Monitored

unused memory andMonitoring Unused Memory

periodic system tasks

scheduling using crontabScheduling a Routine System Task With the crontab Command

scheduling using SMFScheduling a Periodic or Scheduled Task With SMF

pflags commandManaging Processes by Using Process Commands (/proc)

physical processor type

displayingChip Multithreading Features

pkill command

Terminating a Process

Managing Processes by Using Process Commands (/proc)

pldd commandManaging Processes by Using Process Commands (/proc)

pmap commandManaging Processes by Using Process Commands (/proc)

power management  Seepower services

power services

managingManaging System Power Services

troubleshootingHow to Recover from Power Service in Maintenance Mode

priocntl command

overviewChanging the Scheduling Priority of Processes

syntaxDisplaying Process Priority Information

priority (process)

changing

Changing the Priority of a Timesharing Process

How to Change Scheduling Parameters of a Timesharing Process

changing timesharing processes

Changing the Priority of a Timesharing Process

How to Change Scheduling Parameters of a Timesharing Process

designatingDesignating a Process Priority

displaying globalDisplaying the Global Priority of a Process

displaying information about

Displaying the Global Priority of a Process

Using the ps Command

globalDisplaying and Managing Process Class Information

overviewDisplaying and Managing Process Class Information

scheduling classes andHow to Change Scheduling Parameters of a Timesharing Process

user-mode priorityDisplaying and Managing Process Class Information

proc structureAbout Processes and System Activities

proc tool commandsManaging Processes by Using Process Commands (/proc)

process file system (PROCFS)Using the /proc File System and Commands

processes

application threads andAbout Processes and System Activities

changing priority

Changing the Priority of a Timesharing Process

How to Change Scheduling Parameters of a Timesharing Process

commands for managing

Commands for Managing System Processes

Tasks and Commands for Managing System Processes

controllingHow to Control Processes

current working directory for

Displaying Information About Processes

Managing Processes by Using Process Commands (/proc)

definedAbout Processes and System Activities

displaying address space mapManaging Processes by Using Process Commands (/proc)

displaying fstat and fcntl about open filesDisplaying Information About Processes

displaying fstat and fcntl about open filesUsing the /proc File System and Commands

displaying information aboutHow to Display Information About Processes

displaying priority

Displaying the Global Priority of a Process

Using the ps Command

global prioritiesDisplaying and Managing Process Class Information

killing

Terminating a Process

Managing Processes by Using Process Commands (/proc)

libraries linked intoManaging Processes by Using Process Commands (/proc)

nice number of

Changing the Priority of a Timesharing Process

Using the ps Command

no administration neededSystem Processes That Do Not Require Administration

priority

Changing the Priority of a Timesharing Process

Changing the Priority of a Timesharing Process

Displaying and Managing Process Class Information

priority of scheduling classesHow to Change Scheduling Parameters of a Timesharing Process

proc tool commandsUsing the /proc File System and Commands

runawayTroubleshooting Problems With System Processes

scheduling class priorityDisplaying and Managing Process Class Information

scheduling classes

Designating a Process Priority

Displaying Process Priority Information

Displaying and Managing Process Class Information

setting priorityDesignating a Process Priority

signal actionsManaging Processes by Using Process Commands (/proc)

stack traceManaging Processes by Using Process Commands (/proc)

structures forAbout Processes and System Activities

threads andRelationships Among Process Structures

tracing flagsManaging Processes by Using Process Commands (/proc)

trees

Displaying Information About Processes

Managing Processes by Using Process Commands (/proc)

troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Problems With System Processes

Troubleshooting Problems With System Processes

user-mode priorityDisplaying and Managing Process Class Information

processor type

displayingDisplaying Processor Type

PROCFS (process file system)Using the /proc File System and Commands

product name

displayingDisplaying Product Name

programs

disk access andMonitoring File Access

threadsAbout Processes and System Activities

prtconf command

displaying a system's product nameDisplaying Product Name

displaying installed memoryDisplaying Installed Memory

ps command

displaying full information about processesListing Processes

displaying global priorityDisplaying the Global Priority of a Process

displaying scheduling class information

Troubleshooting Problems With System Processes

Using the ps Command

information reportedUsing the ps Command

psig commandManaging Processes by Using Process Commands (/proc)

psrinfo commandChip Multithreading Features

pstack commandManaging Processes by Using Process Commands (/proc)

ptime commandManaging Processes by Using Process Commands (/proc)

ptree command

Displaying Information About Processes

Managing Processes by Using Process Commands (/proc)

pwait commandManaging Processes by Using Process Commands (/proc)

pwdx command

Displaying Information About Processes

Managing Processes by Using Process Commands (/proc)

Q

queue activity

monitoringMonitoring Queue Activity

R

real-time processes

changing class ofHow to Change the Class of a Process

release information

displayingCommands That Display System Information

removing

at jobsRemoving at Jobs

crontab filesRemoving crontab Files

repetitive system tasks

schedulingScheduling a Repetitive System Task With crontab

scheduling with crontabScheduling a Routine System Task With the crontab Command

SMF instancesScheduling Repetitive System Tasks With SMF

reporting  Seedisplaying

runaway processesTroubleshooting Problems With System Processes

S

sa1 commandCollecting System Activity Data Automatically

sa2 command

Producing Reports With the sa2 Shell Script

Collecting System Activity Data Automatically

sadd fileRunning the sadc Command Periodically With the sa1 Script

sadc command

automatic collection of system dataCollecting System Activity Data Automatically

collecting data at bootRunning the sadc Command When Booting

sar:default

SMF serviceRunning the sadc Command When Booting

sar command

all options ofSetting Up Automatic Data Collection

displaying system activityMonitoring System Activities With the sar Command

optionsSetting Up Automatic Data Collection

reporting collected dataSetting Up Automatic Data Collection

scheduled_method

elementScheduling Method and Time Values for SMF

scheduling

  See Alsocrontab

  See Alsousing SMF

  See AlsoSMF

one-time system tasksScheduling a Single System Task With at

periodic system tasks

Scheduling a Routine System Task With the crontab Command

Scheduling a Periodic or Scheduled Task With SMF

repetitive system tasksScheduling a Routine System Task With the crontab Command

SMF instancesScheduling Repetitive System Tasks With SMF

scheduling classes

changingHow to Change the Class of a Process

changing priority

Changing the Priority of a Timesharing Process

How to Change Scheduling Parameters of a Timesharing Process

designatingDesignating a Process Priority

displaying information about

Displaying the Global Priority of a Process

Using the ps Command

managingDisplaying and Managing Process Class Information

priority levels and

How to Change Scheduling Parameters of a Timesharing Process

Displaying and Managing Process Class Information

Service Management Facility (SMF)  SeeSMF

shared memory

process virtual memoryRelationships Among Process Structures

SMF

creating and editing manifestSample SMF Manifest

creating and editing scheduled servicesSample SMF Manifest

displaying instanceSample SMF Manifest

examples of repetitive task executionExamples of Repetitive System Tasks

handling schedulingHow SMF Handles Scheduling

managing console and ttySMF Services That Manage the System Console and Terminal Devices

managing power servicesManaging System Power Services

running system tasksOverview of Scheduled System Tasks

sar:default serviceRunning the sadc Command When Booting

scheduling periodic tasksScheduling a Periodic or Scheduled Task With SMF

scheduling repetitive tasksScheduling Repetitive System Tasks With SMF

scheduling system tasksScheduling Repetitive System Tasks With SMF

scheduling time valuesScheduling Method and Time Values for SMF

system/console-login servicesSMF Services That Manage the System Console and Terminal Devices

troubleshooting power servicesHow to Recover from Power Service in Maintenance Mode

swapping activity

monitoringMonitoring Swapping Activity

sys crontabRunning the sadc Command Periodically With the sa1 Script

system activities

affecting performanceAbout Processes and System Activities

automatic collection of data onCollecting System Activity Data Automatically

changing date and timeHow to Manually Set the Date and Time of a System

changing host nameHow to Change the Identity of a System

commands forCommands That Display System Information

list of activities trackedSystem Activities That Are Monitored

manual collection of data onSetting Up Automatic Data Collection

processes andAbout Processes and System Activities

scheduledOverview of Scheduled System Tasks

system calls

monitoringMonitoring System Call Statistics

system console

managing with SMFSMF Services That Manage the System Console and Terminal Devices

system identity  Seehost name

system information

displayingCommands That Display System Information

system processes  Seeprocesses

system resources

affecting performanceSystem Resources That Affect System Performance

system tasks

  See Alsocrontab command

  See AlsoSMF

scheduling one-timeScheduling a Single System Task With at

scheduling one-time tasksScheduling a Single System Task With the at Command

system/console-login

SMF serviceHow to Set Up Login Services on Auxiliary Terminals

T

tables

monitoring status of systemMonitoring System Table Status

terminal devices

managing with SMFSMF Services That Manage the System Console and Terminal Devices

monitoring activityMonitoring Terminal Activity

process controllingUsing the ps Command

setting baud rate of system consoleHow to Set the Baud Rate Speed on the Console

setting up login servicesHow to Set Up Login Services on Auxiliary Terminals

time

CPU usage

Troubleshooting Problems With System Processes

Using the ps Command

processes accumulating large amounts of CPU timeTroubleshooting Problems With System Processes

timesharing processes

changing priority

Changing the Priority of a Timesharing Process

How to Change Scheduling Parameters of a Timesharing Process

changing scheduling parametersHow to Change Scheduling Parameters of a Timesharing Process

priority of range ofDisplaying and Managing Process Class Information

setting priorityHow to Change Scheduling Parameters of a Timesharing Process

tracing flagsManaging Processes by Using Process Commands (/proc)

troubleshooting

power servicesHow to Recover from Power Service in Maintenance Mode

processes

Troubleshooting Problems With System Processes

Troubleshooting Problems With System Processes

U

/usr/proc/bin directoryUsing the /proc File System and Commands

/usr/proc/bin directoryManaging Processes by Using Process Commands (/proc)

user processes

changing priorityChanging the Priority of a Timesharing Process

priorityDisplaying and Managing Process Class Information

user structureAbout Processes and System Activities

user-mode priorityDisplaying and Managing Process Class Information

V

/var/adm/sa/sadd fileRunning the sadc Command Periodically With the sa1 Script

/var/spool/cron/atjobs directory

Scheduling a Single System Task With the at Command

How the cron Daemon Handles Scheduling

Scheduling a Single System Task With at

/var/spool/cron/crontabs/root fileAbout the crontab File

/var/spool/cron/crontabs/sys crontabRunning the sadc Command Periodically With the sa1 Script

/var/spool/cron/crontabs directoryAbout the crontab File

crontabs/root fileAbout the crontab File

vmstat commandDisplaying Virtual Memory Statistics