Ever wondered what’s going on “under the hood” of your Linux system when things feel a bit slow? While CPU and memory are often the first things we check, disk input/output (I/O) can be a major bottleneck. That’s where the iostat command comes in – a powerful yet often overlooked tool for understanding how your storage devices are performing.
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Demystifying iostat: Your Go-To Tool for Storage Performance Insights
Ever wondered why your system feels sluggish, especially when dealing with disk-intensive tasks? Or perhaps you’re a system administrator trying to pinpoint a storage bottleneck. Look no further than the iostat command, a powerful utility available on most Linux and Unix-like systems that provides invaluable insights into your disk I/O performance.