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Re: set value of ulimit -n

 
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Kuekuatsheu
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set value of ulimit -n

When I try to command:

ulimit -n unlimited

I get an error message that I am trying to force a value that exceeds my allowable limits. How do I overcome this? Which kernel parameter should I increase?

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Dennis Handly
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Re: set value of ulimit -n

See maxfiles(5) and maxfiles_lim(5).
Note: You can't make it unlimited, just larger.
smatador
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Re: set value of ulimit -n

I agree
The default for ulimit -n equals the value for maxfiles
Avinash20
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Re: set value of ulimit -n

You cannot set it to unlimited.
To increase the value you need to tune the kernel parameter maxfiles

Check the man page of maxfiles for the maximum value allowed
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Avinash20
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Re: set value of ulimit -n

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