dstat

Additional Notes

dstat is a system command used to display combined system resource statistics. It combines data from vmstat, iostat, netstat, and ifstat into a single real-time view. It supports plugins for extending its monitoring capabilities.

Syntax

dstat [options] [arguments]

Parameters

• options: Flags that change how dstat behaves.
• 'delay': Seconds between updates.
• 'count': Number of updates to show (optional).

Common Options

• -c: CPU stats.
• -d: Disk stats.
• -n: Network stats.
• -m: Memory stats.
• --top-cpu: Show top CPU process.

Examples

dstat
dstat -cdnm
dstat --top-cpu

Practical Notes

dstat combines several resource views into one terminal display. Some systems use alternatives such as vmstat, iostat, or sar.