dstat is a helpful tool for observing system performance. It’s a updated option to the traditional `top` and `vmstat`, offering a cleaner output. Instead of requiring multiple commands, dstat combines information like CPU utilization, memory usage, disk I/O, network statistics, and more into a si

When evaluating dstat's capabilities, the distinction appears between dstat's Layer 4 (L4) and Layer 7 (L7) functionality . Often, L4 centers on transport layer metrics, such as transport connections and UDP packets, offering a real-time snapshot of network traffic . In contrast , L7 analyzes mor