Glances is a system monitoring tool for Linux that provides an overview of the system’s performance and resource usage. With Glances, you can monitor CPU usage, memory usage, disk I/O, network traffic, and more, all in a concise and user-friendly interface.
Here’s how to install and use Glances on a Linux system:
- Install Glances using the package manager for your Linux distribution. For example, on a Debian-based system, use the following command:
sudo apt-get install glances
- Once installed, you can run Glances by typing the following command in a terminal window:
glances
- The Glances interface will appear in the terminal window, displaying various system statistics in real-time. You can use the arrow keys to navigate the interface and view different stats.
- You can also run Glances in browser mode, which provides a web-based interface for monitoring the system, by using the following command:
glances -w
- In browser mode, Glances provides a web interface that you can access by opening a web browser and navigating to
http://localhost:61208. From here, you can monitor the system’s performance and resource usage, just as you would in the terminal window.
With Glances, you can quickly and easily monitor your system’s performance and resource usage, and make informed decisions about how to optimize its performance.