> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.connect.jfrog.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.connect.jfrog.io/features-new-ui/tools/monitor/linux-processes-monitor.md).
# Process Monitor
To begin monitoring a process, enter the software binary name. Connect monitors the given app name by searching for the currently running process with a similar name on the connected device.
## Monitor standard software
To monitor running software, In most cases, the software binary name equals the executable file. \
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**4 examples of binary names:**\
1\. `app.py` - running python application, enter the python app main file name that is being executed by python.\
2\. `app` - running an executable binary file, enter the binary file name.\
3\. `app.sh` - running a Bash file, enter the Bash file name.\
4\. `mysql` - running a ready-service, enter the service name.
\*In case of monitoring issues, it is recommended to enter the full path of the running application, for example: `/home/device-app/app.py`
## **Monitor Containers**
To monitor running Docker container, choose and enter one of the 2 options:
1. `runtime-runc` - will monitor if there are any running containers.
2. Enter the specific running command - the command that is being used to run the application inside the container, for example: `python /home/app.py`. The container command can be found running "docker ps" on the edge device. \
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