UNIX Basic commands: ps
The ps command displays active processes.
Syntax
The syntax for the ps command is:
ps [options]
Options
Option | Description |
---|---|
-a | Displays all processes on a terminal, with the exception of group leaders. |
-c | Displays scheduler data. |
-d | Displays all processes with the exception of session leaders. |
-e | Displays all processes. |
-f | Displays a full listing. |
-glist | Displays data for the list of group leader IDs. |
-j | Displays the process group ID and session ID. |
-l | Displays a long listing |
-plist | Displays data for the list of process IDs. |
-slist | Displays data for the list of session leader IDs. |
-tlist | Displays data for the list of terminals. |
-ulist | Displays data for the list of usernames. |
Example
ps -ef ps -aux
* Please note that there are many flavors of UNIX, so if in doubt, consult your man pages.
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