LinuxCommandLibrary

mons

Monitor network traffic

TLDR

Enable only the primary monitor

$ mons -o
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Enable only the secondary monitor
$ mons -s
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Duplicate the primary monitor onto the secondary monitor, using the resolution of the primary monitor
$ mons -d
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Mirror the primary monitor onto the secondary monitor, using the resolution of the secondary monitor
$ mons -m
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SYNOPSIS

mon [options]

PARAMETERS

-h, --help
    Displays help information about the mon command and its available options.

-c, --config
    Specifies the configuration file to use for mon. The file path will vary depending on the package implementation.

-d, --debug
    Enables debug mode, providing more detailed output during execution.

-v, --version
    Displays version information about mon.

DESCRIPTION

The mon command is a system monitoring program designed to watch and report on various aspects of a Linux system's health and performance. It is not a standard Linux utility and is not typically found in default installations of distributions. Therefore, its precise functionality, available parameters, and even its existence are highly dependent on the specific software package or custom setup where it is employed.

In general, mon is used to check services, network connections, disk space, CPU usage, memory usage and other critical system components. If mon detects a problem (e.g., a service is down, disk space is low), it can take actions such as sending alerts (via email or SMS), restarting services, or running custom scripts.

Due to its non-standard nature, comprehensive documentation and readily available usage examples are usually specific to the software implementation where it is included. Without a specific implementation of mon, only a general overview can be provided.

CAVEATS

mon is not a standard Linux command. Its availability and functionality are highly dependent on specific monitoring solutions or custom scripts. Documentation is implementation-specific and must be consulted for accurate usage details.

CONFIGURATION

Most mon implementations rely on a configuration file to define the parameters, systems, services, and actions to monitor. The configuration file typically uses a specific syntax, such as YAML or a custom format. Refer to the implementation's documentation for details.

ALERTING

A core function of mon is to generate alerts when issues are detected. Alerting methods may include email, SMS, syslog, or integration with other monitoring platforms. The alert configuration is defined in the configuration file.

SEE ALSO

ps(1), top(1), vmstat(8), netstat(8)

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