Investigating Linux performance problems

There is a list of tips that Computing Technology blog has given for us who want to learn more about investigating performance problems in Linux.

The list:

• Record the hardware/software configuration.
• Save and organize performance results.
• Write down command line invocations.
• Record research information and URLs.
• The implications of results may be fuzzy.
• All information is useful information (which is why you save it).
• Periodically reviewing your notes can provide new insights.

For explanations on the items listed down, you have to go check the blog and see for yourself. You might be able to relate with them because you might have experienced them already, at one point or another.

I am honestly guilty of not worrying too much about the performance of my computer until something goes really wrong. Though from time to time I monitor how things are in terms of free space (hard drive, as well as swap), I don’t really bother with other things. Well, so far, things have been ok, I guess. My laptop hasn’t suffered anything major. But I do know that I really should save up those URLs I research from time to time just so I could keep track of those information I might need in the future, whether for my personal use or someone I know might need it. I should make a new Tomboy notebook to organize these things. Or even just a Notes directory in /home just so I could remember.

If you have anything else to add to the list, please feel free to do so! We’re all learning together, after all.