Resource Monitoring for Data Pipelines

When running data pipelines—especially in production—resource monitoring is critical to prevent slowdowns, crashes, or system-wide failures. Simple Linux command-line tools like top, htop, df -h, and free -h provide real-time visibility into system health and help you catch issues before they escalate. 1. Monitoring CPU & Processes: top and htop top (Built-in, lightweight) The top command gives a live view of system processes and CPU usage. Shows: CPU utilization (user, system, idle time) Runnin