system load high - System load average too high

root@linuxfix:~/system_load_high$

system load high

System load average too high

Solutions

Prerequisites: Start by updating your system to resolve common issues and ensure the solutions provided below are compatible with your current environment.

check_latest_version && sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Check load average

Monitor system load:

uptime

w

cat /proc/loadavg

Identify resource usage

Find bottlenecks:

iostat -x

iotop

free -h

Reduce system load

Lower resource usage:

nice -n 19 cpu_intensive_task

ionice -c 3 io_intensive_task

systemctl stop unnecessary_service

What is system load high?

System load average exceeds normal levels, indicating resource contention.

Common scenarios: Too many processes, I/O bottlenecks, or insufficient system resources.

Common Causes

Too many concurrent processes
I/O bottlenecks
CPU-bound tasks
Memory pressure
Disk performance issues

Debugging Tips

sar -q 1

vmstat 1

dstat

Prevention

Capacity planning
Load balancing
Resource monitoring

Additional Resources

Load Average Guide

Understanding system load

performance load system resources