https://www.netdata.cloud/tags/process-states/Recent content in Process-States on NetdataHugoen-usFri, 17 Jul 2026 17:33:53 +0300https://www.netdata.cloud/blog/understanding-system-processes-states/Tue, 02 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://www.netdata.cloud/blog/understanding-system-processes-states/<p><img src="../2023-05-02-understanding-system-processes-states/img/stacked-netdata.png" alt="stacked-netdata"></p> <p>The different states of system processes are essential to understanding how a computer system works. Each state represents a specific point in a process&rsquo;s life cycle and can impact system performance and stability.</p> <!-- truncate --> <h2 id="process-states">Process States</h2> <p>Netdata&rsquo;s <code>system.processes_state</code> chart provides a view of these states, allowing users to monitor system performance in real-time:</p> <p><img src="../2023-05-02-understanding-system-processes-states/img/system-processes.png" alt="system-processes"></p> <ol> <li> <p><strong>Running:</strong> A process is in the Running state when it is actively using the CPU and executing instructions. This state is resource-intensive and can lead to performance issues if there are too many Running processes, causing CPU contention and system slowdowns. Processes in the Running state are prioritized using scheduling algorithms to improve system performance.</p>