Chapter 9: Process Scheduling

The Linux Kernel uses a scheduler to distribute CPU time. To ensure development tasks aren't interrupted, you must master Nice values and Priority Management.

1. Priority Control

Proper scheduling ensures that real-time system components receive the necessary cycles during peak loads.

# Monitor CPU Priority (NI column)
$ top

# Adjust priority of a running PID
$ renice -n -10 -p [PID_NUMBER]