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Linux uses Swap Space to back its physical memory with an overflow area. In most cases the suggested amount is a disk space equal to the amount of physical memory you have installed.<br><br>Below, we'll check to see how the swap is defined and being used by your system. | Linux uses Swap Space to back its physical memory with an overflow area. In most cases the suggested amount is a disk space equal to the amount of physical memory you have installed.<br><br>Below, we'll check to see how the swap is defined and being used by your system. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
#From your root userid, enter the command "swapon -s". This will show your allocated swap disk or disks, if any. Your output should look like the following: | #From your root userid, enter the command "swapon -s". This will show your allocated swap disk or disks, if any. Your output should look like the following: | ||
