Tag Archives: Linux

RHEL 6 memory usage check: A Manual Tool Inspired by ‘Linux Ate My RAM

Introduction If you’ve ever wondered why your Linux system seems to be gobbling up RAM—or if you’ve stumbled across the classic “Linux Ate My RAM” page at https://www.myrandomtips.com/linux/linux-ate-my-ram/—you’re not alone. That site brilliantly explains how Linux memory management works, debunking the myth that “used” memory is a bad thing by showing how buffers and cache play a role.… Read More »

Red Hat 9 LVM & XFS Setup

I’ve created a handy web-based tool for Red Hat 9 users to simplify setting up and managing LVM with XFS filesystems. Built with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, this tool generates precise shell commands based on your inputs. You can specify disks (like sdb, sdc), choose to either create a new volume group (VG) or extend an existing one,… Read More »