Processes are running instances of programs, and managing them effectively is a key part of working with Linux. Whether you need to start a long-running task, stop a misbehaving program, or run commands in the background, process management skills are essential.

In this unit, you’ll learn to control processes in Linux. We’ll cover viewing and monitoring processes, running programs in the background, managing jobs, sending signals to processes, and controlling process priority.

These skills are crucial for development workflows, running servers, and managing any Linux system effectively.

Lessons in this unit: