Changing Kernel Parameters

Matthew J. Roth mroth at imminc.com
Fri Dec 12 23:04:51 UTC 2008


Kevin Kempter wrote:
> Hi All;
>
> I can change kernel params at runtime like this:
>
> # sysctl -w kernel.shmmax=3219120128
>
> However upon a reboot the parameter returns to its original value.
> How can I change the parameter permanently ?

Kevin,

You can configure kernel parameters in "/etc/sysctl.conf".  See "man 
sysctl.conf" for details.

Regards,

Matthew Roth
InterMedia Marketing Solutions
Software Engineer and Systems Developer




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