Uptime (with examples)
- Osx
- November 5, 2023
1: Print current time, uptime, number of logged-in users and other information
uptime
Motivation: This command is used to display the current time, how long the system has been running, the number of logged-in users, and the system load average for the past 1, 5, and 15 minutes.
Explanation: The uptime command does not accept any arguments. It provides an overview of the system’s status without any additional parameters.
Example Output:
12:34pm up 3 days, 4:56, 5 users, load average: 0.12, 0.23, 0.18
In the example output above, the current time is 12:34pm, the system has been running for 3 days and 4 hours, with 5 users currently logged in. The load average values represent the system load over the past 1, 5, and 15 minutes.
The uptime command is commonly used by system administrators to quickly check the status of a system, including how long it has been running and the number of users currently logged in. This information can be useful for troubleshooting and monitoring purposes. Additionally, the load average values provide insight into the system’s performance and can help identify any potential issues or bottlenecks.
