SystemHealthMonitorProject

This project is a Python script that monitors the health of a Linux system. It checks important system resources like CPU usage, memory usage, disk space, and running processes. If any resource goes beyond a safe threshold (e.g., CPU > 80%), it logs an alert in the console and in a log file.

System Health Monitors keep your computer or server safe, fast, and stable by tracking resources and sending alerts when something goes wrong

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Resource	What it Means	Threshold Purpose
CPU	Brain of computer	Warns if system is overloaded
Memory	Temporary working space (RAM)	Prevents slowdowns or crashes
Disk	Storage space	Prevents running out of storage
Processes	Programs/tasks running	Keeps system from being overloaded

Project Setup

1. Create Project Folder

Open VS Code and create a folder named: SystemHealthMonitor

2. Create Python Script

Inside the folder, create a new file: system_health_monitor.py

Paste the script into this file.

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How to Run

Step 1: Open Terminal in VS Code

Go to Terminal → New Terminal in VS Code.

Step 2: Install Required Package

Psutil is a Python cross-platform library used to access system details and process utilities. It is used to keep track of various resources utilization in the system. Usage of resources like CPU, memory, disks, network, sensors can be monitored. Hence, this library is used for system monitoring, profiling, limiting process resources, and the management of running processes.

The script uses the psutil library. Install it by running:

pip install psutil

Step 3: Run the Script

Execute the script:

python system_health_monitor.py

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Logs

When the script runs:

Console Output: Shows system health and alerts.

Log File: system_health.log in the project folder.

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Automate on Windows (Task Scheduler)

Press Windows + R, type taskschd.msc, press Enter.

Create Basic Task → Name: System Health Monitor.

Trigger: Daily, set time (e.g., 8:00 AM).

Action: Start a Program

Program/script: Full path to Python:

C:\Users\chint\AppData\Local\Programs\Python\Python312\python.exe

Add arguments: Full path to script:

C:\Users\chint\DOCUMENTS\SystemHealthMonitorProject\system_health_monitor.py

Start in: Folder path only:

C:\Users\chint\DOCUMENTS\SystemHealthMonitorProject

Click Finish.

To test: Right-click → Run.

Check system_health.log.