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trace-cmd: View the trace output.
$ trace-cmd show
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The "trace-cmd show" command is used to display the recorded trace data from a trace file in either human-readable or machine-readable format.

When executed, this command will read and parse the trace file specified as an argument, and then display the trace data in a structured manner. The output will include various information such as event names, time stamps, CPU IDs, and any additional data associated with each event.

The output format of "trace-cmd show" can be customized using command-line options. For example, you can specify the "--human" option to display the trace data in a more readable format with timestamps in absolute time, or use the "--nohdr" option to exclude the header information from the output.

Overall, "trace-cmd show" command provides a convenient way to analyze and interpret the trace data captured during system tracing, allowing users to understand the sequence of events and performance characteristics of different components in a system.

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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