B.20. Lab B.20: Count the Number of Running Linux Processes
This lab requires a Linux workstation.
To view only a count of the number of processes running on a Linux workstation, follow these steps:
As root, from the desktop, choose Programs
Accessories 
Terminal.Type the command ps –ef | grep –c $. This number can be used to generate a simple baseline as you rerun the command occasionally and look for massive fluctuations.
When you are finished, exit the terminal window.
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