Journal: Memory Management In Practice
Create a journal assignment in preparation for the memory management assessment elements of your project.
Identify a graphical or command line utility that displays the allocation of virtual memory on your workstation. For example, memory_pressure provides information about the state of memory pages on OS X. The command or utility you choose must be part of the standard operating system's distribution. Do not use third-party utilities. You are encouraged to select an operating system different from the one you used in previous lab exercises.
Execute the command and report on your findings in a journal assignment that provides insight into how the command you selected displays physical and virtual memory.
Overview: This assignment will prepare you for the memory management assessment elements of your project.
Prompt: Identify a graphical or command line utility that displays the allocation of virtual memory on your workstation. For example, memory_pressure provides information about the state of memory pages on OS X. The command or utility you choose must be part of the standard operating system's distribution. Do not use third-party utilities.
Make sure to include the following in your journal assignment:
1. State your chosen operating system.
2. State your chosen command or utility. This command or utility should display the allocation of virtual memory on your workstation and needs to be a part of the standard operating system's distribution.
3. Report on your findings from the execution of the command. Talk about how the findings from the execution of the command provides insight into how the command displays physical and virtual memory.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.