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pmap

The command pmap reports memory map of one process or multiple processes. It displays information about memory usage and address space of a process. To check pmap of a process we need PID of the process.

Syntax:

Example:

pmap 2390

Look at the above snapshot, it shows memory map of PID 2390.

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Memory map of multiple processes

Memory map of multiple processes can also be seen with the same command.

Syntax:

Example:

pmap 1682 2390

Look at the above snapshot, we have used PID 1682 and 2390. First information about PID 1682 is displayed then information about PID 2390 is displayed.

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