Checking swap utilization in Solaris is a critical task for system administrators to monitor the system’s memory usage and performance. Swap space is a portion of the hard disk that is used as an extension of the physical memory (RAM) when the system runs out of physical memory. By monitoring swap utilization, administrators can identify potential memory bottlenecks and take proactive measures to optimize system performance.
There are several methods to check swap utilization in Solaris. One common method is to use the ‘swap’ command. The ‘swap’ command displays information about the system’s swap space, including the total size of the swap space, the amount of swap space that is currently being used, and the amount of swap space that is free. Another method to check swap utilization is to use the ‘vmstat’ command. The ‘vmstat’ command provides a detailed overview of the system’s memory usage, including the amount of physical memory, the amount of swap space, and the amount of memory that is being used by various processes.