Data monitoring is a crucial aspect of any system, including those in the Apple environment. It involves the continuous tracking and analysis of data to ensure efficient performance and security. In the Apple ecosystem, data monitoring plays a vital role in identifying potential issues, optimizing system resources, and safeguarding sensitive information.

Examples:

1. Monitoring System Performance:

   • Command: top -o cpu
   • Description: This command displays real-time information about processes and their CPU usage. It helps identify resource-intensive tasks that may impact system performance. In the Apple environment, this command can be used in the Terminal application.

2. Network Traffic Monitoring:

   • Command: nettop
   • Description: Nettop is a command-line tool that provides detailed information about network connections, processes, and bandwidth usage. It helps identify any suspicious network activities or excessive data consumption. This command is available in the Terminal application on Apple devices.

3. Application-specific Monitoring:

   • Command: sudo fs_usage -f filesys <application_name>
   • Description: This command tracks file system activity for a specific application, helping identify any issues related to file access, read/write operations, or file system bottlenecks. It can be used in the Terminal application by replacing <application_name> with the desired application's name.