Expert Advice

Excess_UNIX_Kernel_CPU_Time  
Situation Description
Suggested Actions
Situation Description

Detect when the UNIX kernel is using more than 50% CPU

 

Suggested Actions

UNIX System Services Kernel CPU utilization exceeds the current threshold defined as excessive. This condition may or may not be a matter of immediate concern. It may indicate a Process or address space in a loop requesting Kernel services. Look for Processes or addresses spaces with abnormally high CPU utilization.

 

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