Question: How do I find out what programs are running on my server?
Answer: Linux and most Unix-like operating systems have a convenient command that allows you to view running processes in a variety of list styles. The command is called “ps”. To quickly see every process running on your system, type:
ps aux
This will show all processes, not just ones owned by the local user. It will also display the usernames of the users running the processes.
If you want to only list process information for programs with a certain name, type:
ps aux | grep name
…replacing “name” with the program name you want to find. To learn more about the many features available with “ps”, type “man ps” from the command line.
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