Diagram of Linux kernel vs. performance tools?

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I came across this diagram which shows exactly this.

In the above you can see where tools such as strace, netstat, etc. interact with the Linux kernel's subsystems. I like this diagram because it succinctly shows where each tool latches on to the Linux kernel, which can be extremely helpful when you're first learning about all the tools and their applications.

Source: Linux PerfTools

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slm

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Updated on September 18, 2022

Comments

slm about 1 year

Is there a diagram that shows how the various performance tools such as ip, netstat, perf, top, ps, etc. interact with the various subsystems within the Linux kernel?
Mathias Begert over 9 years

there are times on this site where I'm a bit confused...as to whether to upvote the question or the answer, so when in doubt i do both! SLM, as always, appreciated
slm over 9 years

@1_CR - kind words are always appreciated.
Ouki over 9 years

Just one word: awesome ! And this diagram would remain true for most Unix systems.
abligh over 9 years

It's missing ltrace, but nice diagram.
thameera over 9 years

ltrace is there in the original png ('Source' at the bottom)
slm over 9 years

Added updated image that now includes ltrace.
chicks almost 9 years

I think mtr belongs next to traceroute.