Process Management 🖥️🔧

In this module, we'll delve into process management, a key skill for IT Support Specialists. You'll learn to handle processes effectively on both Windows and Linux systems, including starting, terminating, and troubleshooting them.

Learning Objectives

  1. Understanding Process Statuses:

    • Objective: Use system tools to read and interpret the status of processes. 📊

    • Importance: Helps in monitoring system performance and identifying issues.

  2. Starting and Terminating Processes:

    • Objective: Learn how to initiate and end processes on Windows and Linux. 🛠️

    • Windows: Use Task Manager and command-line tools.

    • Linux: Utilize commands like ps, top, kill, and pkill.

  3. Troubleshooting Processes and Resources:

    • Objective: Apply tools to diagnose and resolve problems related to processes and system resources. 🔍

    • Tools: System monitors and diagnostic utilities to identify and fix issues.

Practical Application

  • Windows Commands: Manage processes using Task Manager, Command Prompt, and PowerShell.

  • Linux Commands: Use ps, top, kill, pkill, and others for process management and troubleshooting.

By mastering these techniques, you'll be equipped to handle process management challenges and ensure smooth system operations. 🌟💻

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