Introduction
RAM is short for Random Access Memory and it’s a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, which means that you can access any location in your RAM at any time. You can use the free command to find out how much RAM is currently being used by your Linux system.
How to check the amount of RAM in Centos 7 server by command line.
$ cat /proc/meminfo
$ free -hm
Other Commands:
The second way is to use the command line and follow these steps: Open your terminal window and enter the following command: $ cat /proc/meminfo The output will be something like this: MemTotal: 509116 kB
What Is Cent OS 7?
Cent OS is a Linux distribution based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux. It is free, open source and community-supported. It’s also one of the most popular distributions available today.
Alternative Operating Systems?
Linux Mint, Ubuntu, Debian, and Fedora are all popular alternatives to Cent OS. You can also check out our guide on how to install Linux Mint on your PC. What Is A Linux Distribution? A Linux distribution is a version of the Linux operating system that has been modified and packaged for easy installation. Distributions such as Cent OS are created by taking the core components of the Linux kernel and combining them with software applications, libraries, and utilities.
Conclusion
In conclusion, there are multiple ways to check the amount of RAM in Centos7. You can use GUI or the command line to get information about your system memory.