Diagram of Linux kernel vs. performance tools?

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Is there a diagram that shows how the various performance tools such as ip, netstat, perf, top, ps, etc. interact with the various subsystems within the Linux kernel?

slm · Accepted Answer · 2022-07-15T01:15:59.470

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I came across this diagram which shows exactly this.

In the above you can see where tools such as strace, netstat, etc. interact with the Linux kernel's subsystems. I like this diagram because it succinctly shows where each tool latches on to the Linux kernel, which can be extremely helpful when you're first learning about all the tools and their applications.

Source: Linux PerfTools

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edited Jul 15 '22 at 01:15

answered Mar 02 '14 at 06:48

slm

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there are times on this site where I'm a bit confused...as to whether to upvote the question or the answer, so when in doubt i do both! SLM, as always, appreciated – iruvar Mar 02 '14 at 07:21
@1_CR - kind words are always appreciated. – slm Mar 02 '14 at 07:40
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Just one word: awesome ! And this diagram would remain true for most Unix systems. – Ouki Mar 02 '14 at 11:04
It's missing ltrace, but nice diagram. – abligh Mar 02 '14 at 21:29
ltrace is there in the original png ('Source' at the bottom) – thameera Mar 03 '14 at 07:26
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Added updated image that now includes ltrace. – slm Mar 05 '14 at 19:57
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I think mtr belongs next to traceroute. – chicks Jan 16 '15 at 18:07

Diagram of Linux kernel vs. performance tools?

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