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# collectd

> System statistics collection daemon.
> More information: <https://manned.org/collectd>.

- Test the configuration file and then exit:

`collectd -t`

- Test plugin data collection functionality and then exit:

`collectd -T`

- Start `collectd`:

`collectd`

- Specify a custom configuration file location:

`collectd -C {{path/to/file}}`

- Specify a custom PID file location:

`collectd -P {{path/to/file}}`

- Don't fork into the background:

`collectd -f`

- Display help and version:

`collectd -h`
