[Troubleshooting] Understanding iostat -x output

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  • What does iostat -x do?
  • What do the diffierent iostat values mean?
    • How does one read and understand the output provided by iostat -x command?
    • What is the meaning of all attributes having found in the out put of "iostat" command?
  • How can total iops (io commands per second) be calculated or determined using iostat output?
    • Do iostat r...

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