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I seems My Linux server is memory is full, so how could I clean memory. Also swap disk is full.
Big problem is it is very very slow when i do something on my server.
WHAT CAN I DO? Please help me.
How do I clean or kill "zombie" when i see it "ps" command?
I have attached image current process , current memory and disk space and running process, ...
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Originally posted by ERBRMN I have used this server for Q-MAIL mail server and DNS server.
So i could not unplug network cable.
You have a responsibility to everyone on the internet to unplug it. It is has been infected by some virus. Someone probually has gained root access to it. This means that you have lost control of it. The first thing you need to do it get it off the internet, that mean unplugging the cable. I would also say that you will probually need to re-install after you make a backup of it. '
I am not sure what exactly that zombie program is doing, but I am willing to bet it is not doing anyone any good. Now when to say I can not unplug it, remember it is your responsibility to secure your PC. So it is your responsibility to stop it from attacking others. This mean unplugging it from the network.
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