In this tutorial, we will show you how to install and use Glances on Ubuntu systems.
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Install Glances on Ubuntu-APT method
Follow the steps below to get started with Glances :
- Update your Ubuntu system packages with running the below command:
sudo apt update -y && sudo apt upgrade -y
- Glances package is available on Ubuntu base repository. So You can install it directly via the below command:
sudo apt install glances -y

- Enable and start Glances then verify the status using the commands below:
sudo systemctl enable glances
sudo systemctl start glances
sudo systemctl status glances

- Verify the Glances installation by checking its version as shown below:
glances --version

- Check the options with glances via the help option:
glances --help

- Start Glances with the command below:
glances

- You can Enter the h button to get the configuration and keys for dealing with Glances screen

How to Remove (Uninstall) Glances
- Remove Glances APT Method
sudo apt autoremove glances --purge -y
Install Glances -Conclusion
That’s it
Thanks.