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  1. Linux load average is not CPU usage

    Why a high load average can point at CPU pressure, blocked I/O, or scheduling pressure—and what to inspect next.

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  1. perf counts, perf samples — pick the right one

    perf has two modes and they answer different questions. Decide which one you are asking before you collect anything. Count when the question is how much:…

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