CHAPTER 9

Managing Linux Processes

In this chapter, you will learn about

•   Understanding Linux processes

•   Managing processes

•   Scheduling jobs

When I corrected his mistake and ran the code again, he didn’t laugh anymore.

—Christine Darden, NASA

In this chapter, you will learn how the Linux operating system handles executable programs and running scripts. Also, you will discover how to manage executables while they run on the system.

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EXAM TIP   Be very familiar with how Linux handles running processes. Know how to use shell commands to view running processes and how to run processes in the foreground and background. Also, understand ...

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