Changing Kernel Parameters
Bill Davidsen
davidsen at tmr.com
Sat Dec 13 04:15:53 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 ?
>
Other than recompile the kernel you can't. But you can get it reset for you at
boot time, which is usually enough. Unfortunately you can't change the clock
(CLK_TCK) that way AFAIK.
--
Bill Davidsen <davidsen at tmr.com>
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the machinations of the wicked." - from Slashdot
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