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cgroups: Show the tldr page for `cgcreate`.
$ tldr cgcreate
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The command "tldr cgcreate" is used to display a simplified explanation or cheat sheet for the "cgcreate" command. Let's break it down:

  • "tldr" stands for "Too Long, Didn't Read". It is a community-driven project that provides concise and simplified explanations for various command-line tools and utilities.

  • "cgcreate" is a command used in Linux and other Unix-like operating systems to create a new control group hierarchy.

Control groups (cgroups) are a kernel feature that allows you to control and manage system resources (such as CPU, memory, and I/O) for a group of processes. These control groups ensure fair resource allocation and enable fine-grained resource management.

The "cgcreate" command creates a new cgroup hierarchy. A cgroup hierarchy is a directory in the cgroup file system that contains control files to manage and control the resources of the processes within that cgroup.

By running the "tldr cgcreate" command, you can quickly get a summarized explanation of how to use the "cgcreate" command without having to read the full manual page. It provides concise usage examples and options to help you understand its functionality.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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