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Old 05-04-2011
Unknown process utilizing CPU.

Hi i recently observed my cpu being used 100% due to which load average on machine get increased to < 5.

I have no idea what the process is?

Appreciate any help in this regard.
Code:
  root     15859 99.9  0.0   5668  1592 pts/4    R+   12:28 660:06              \_ pvs
  root      7334 99.9  0.0   5668  1592 pts/4    R    11:06 742:27  \_ pvs

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Old 05-04-2011
use of the "top" command may be of help.
the top command will give a realtime list of what is using CPU.

NOTE: top may not be install on your system.
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Old 05-04-2011
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Originally Posted by robsonde
NOTE: top may not be install on your system.
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topas in AIX
prstat in Solaris

 
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