vmstat output explained
The vmstat command is useful for reporting statistics about virtual memory. The vmstat command is located in /usr/bin, is part…
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AIX
Memory utilization of processes in AIX
Monitoring any performance characteristics is a very important part of achieving the best results possible. There are many ways to…
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Procedure to mount and unmount NFS filesystems on AIX
Clients access files on the server by first mounting a server’s exported directories. When a client mounts a directory, it…
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Using savevg on AIX to save time creating filesystems, LV’s and volume groups
On AIX, the savevg command can be used to back up non-root volume groups and their contents. The volume group…
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What is VIOS?
The VIOS is a specialized operating system that runs under a special type of logical partition (LPAR). It provides robust…
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Run VIO commands from the HMC using “viosvrcmd” without VIOs Passwords
IBM Systems Director can not only gather standard inventory information from the operating system running inside the VIOS but also…
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AIX HMC CommandLine Reference (Cheat Sheet)
The Hardware Management Console (HMC) is used to control the System p servers connected to a private network. Control functions…
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Using iptrace command in AIX
iptrace is a utility for recording Internet packets received from configured interfaces. You can provide a filter to capture only…
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Backup Command Examples in AIX
mksysb 1. Create image.data and system backup (-X expands /tmp if required): # mksysb -i -X /dev/rmt0 2. Create image.data…
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How to find CPU, Memory(RAM), Hard disks, IP address information in AIX
Understanding resource utilization and spare capacity is becoming more important than ever. Processors, Memory are one of the most significant…
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