https://www.netdata.cloud/tags/cpu-monitoring/Recent content in Cpu-Monitoring on NetdataHugoen-usTue, 02 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://www.netdata.cloud/blog/understanding-linux-cpu-consumption-load-and-pressure-for-performance-optimisation/Tue, 02 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://www.netdata.cloud/blog/understanding-linux-cpu-consumption-load-and-pressure-for-performance-optimisation/<p><img src="../2023-05-02-understanding-linux-cpu-consumption-load-and-pressure-for-performance-optimisation/img/stacked-netdata.png" alt="stacked-netdata"></p> <p>As a system administrator, understanding how your Linux system&rsquo;s CPU is being utilized is crucial for identifying bottlenecks and <a href="https://www.netdata.cloud/academy/what-is-cardinality-in-databases-a-comprehensive-guide/">optimizing performance</a>. In this blog post, we&rsquo;ll dive deep into the world of Linux CPU consumption, load, and pressure, and discuss how to use these metrics effectively to identify issues and improve your system&rsquo;s performance.</p> <!-- truncate --> <h2 id="cpu-consumption-and-utilization">CPU Consumption and Utilization</h2> <p>CPU consumption refers to the amount of processing power being used by applications running on your system. The <code>system.cpu</code> chart in Netdata represents the Total CPU utilization of your Linux system, broken down into different dimensions. Each dimension provides insight into how the CPU is being used by various tasks and processes. Here&rsquo;s a brief explanation of each dimension:</p>