# Introduction Welcome to the lab on the Linux `top` command. In this lab, you will learn how to use the `top` command to monitor system processes and resource usage in real-time. This skill is essential for system administrators, developers, and anyone who needs to understand and manage system performance. Imagine you are a junior system administrator responsible for maintaining a busy web server. The server has been reported to be sluggish, and you need to identify which processes are consuming the most resources. The `top` command will be your primary tool for this investigation, allowing you to view and analyze system activity in real-time.
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