Package Updated, But Process Uses Old Library: Checking needrestart
In Ubuntu, we read the list of processes with outdated libraries without automatic restart and separate the result from the disk state of packages.
Михаил
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The site is not accessible to everyone: check IPv4 and IPv6 separately via curl
Two comparable requests help reveal differences in network paths, HTTP responses, and HTTPS errors without changing DNS or server settings.
Михаил
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Which SSH Settings Apply to a Specific User
Read the effective OpenSSH configuration considering Match directives and login parameters without modifying files or restarting the service.
Михаил
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DNS Record Created, but NXDOMAIN Persists: Checking Negative Cache
Compare the authoritative response with the resolver's response using dig, read the SOA record, and calculate the negative cache duration without modifying DNS.
Михаил
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How to Find Long-Running Transactions in MySQL 8.4 Without Terminating Connections
Transaction age and lock wait duration are distinct metrics. Two read-only queries help identify old InnoDB transactions and gather data for further investigation.
Альбина
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How much space do systemd journals occupy: checking without cleanup
Two read-only commands help estimate journal volume and locate their configuration sources in Ubuntu 24.04. We explain result boundaries and the differences between persistent and volatile storage.
Альбина
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File system became read-only: diagnostics in Ubuntu 24.04
Determine the mount mode for the application directory and search for preceding kernel messages. The commands do not remount partitions or repair the file system; the result helps select the next recovery procedure.
Альбина
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Too Many Open Files: Checking the Limit of a Running Process
The error may affect a single process even if free memory and disk space remain. The Ubuntu 24.04 guide shows where to read the active limit and how to distinguish it from the current terminal settings.
Альбина
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How to Read PSI in Linux: Check CPU, Memory, and Disk Pressure
What /proc/pressure files show, how to distinguish resource busy time from wait time, and how to use avg10, avg60, avg300, and total without false thresholds.
Альбина
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How to Determine Why a Linux Server Rebooted
Step-by-step diagnostics for an unexpected Linux reboot: event timestamp, boot history, previous kernel logs, logging limitations, and signs of an abrupt shutdown.
Альбина
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How to Find the Process That Is Overloading the CPU
Use ps and top for quick CPU diagnostics: compare snapshots with current activity, account for multiple cores, and do not stop processes at random.
Альбина
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How to Identify Which Process Is Using Swap in Linux
Safe swap diagnostics in Ubuntu: check active swap regions, read VmSwap for processes, and interpret results correctly without clearing memory.
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