Troubleshooting
Problem
How to determine what QRadar processes are using the most resources.
Symptom
The system is running a little slower than usual, and you need to determine which process is taking up the most resources.
Resolving The Problem
If you need to determine which QRadar process is consuming the most resources, there is a Top like tool that specifically works with QRadar processes called theadTop. This tool monitors QRadar processes, and can give an indication of performance issues.
To initiate threadTop
- SSH into the QRadar Console as the root user.
- Type the following command:
/opt/qradar/support/threadTop.sh
Example:
Results
Processes that are over 1500 milliseconds for more than a few intervals, may be an indicator of an issues.
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Modified date:
05 January 2021
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