Chapter 12: Controlling Resource Usage with cgroups Version 1

Now that we've seen what cgroups are and how they're structured, it's time to look at how to actually use them. In this chapter, we'll cover these specific topics:

• Understanding resource controllers
• Controlling CPU usage
• Controlling memory usage
• Controlling blkio usage
• Understanding pam_limits and ulimit

Learning how to control resource usage with cgroups can help you make your data center run more securely and efficiently. So, buckle your seat belts and let's get going.