Configuration parameters that affect memory allocation  If Adaptive Server cannot start

Chapter 3: Configuring Memory

Dynamically allocating memory

Adaptive Server allocates physical memory dynamically. This allows users to change the memory configuration of Adaptive Server without restarting the server.

NoteAdaptive Server allocates memory dynamically; however, it does not decrease memory dynamically. It is important that you accurately assess the needs of your system, because you may need to restart the server if you decrease the memory configuration parameters and want to release previously used physical memory. See “Dynamically decreasing memory configuration parameters” for more information.

Consider changing the value of the max_memory configuration parameter when:





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