2.11. Hands-On Labs
The labs in this chapter are as follows:
Lab 2.1: Identify Running Processes on a Windows-Based Machine
Lab 2.2: Identify Running Processes on a Linux-Based Machine
2.11.1. Lab 2.1: Identify Running Processes on a Windows-Based Machine
It is important to know what processes are running on a machine at any given time. In addition to the programs that a user may be using, there are always many others that are required by the operating system, the network, or other applications.
All recent versions of Windows include the Task Manager to allow you to see what is running. To access this information, follow these steps:
Right-click an empty location in the Windows Taskbar.
Choose Task Manager from the pop-up menu that appears.
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