How to Check Whether a System is Under Memory Pressure

(Doc ID 1502301.1)

Last updated on JUNE 15, 2017

Applies to:

Linux OS - Version 2.6.18-8 and later
Linux x86
Linux x86-64

Goal

After reading this KM note, you should be able to determine whether a system is under memory pressure. The correct interpretations of common command-line tools are provided.

Solution

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