Allocating a Shared Memory Segment for Linux

Configure adequate shared-memory resources for the database server in your operating system.

  1. Add the new value, in bytes, to the file /proc/sys/kernel/shmmax.
    The new value takes effect immediately.
  2. Add a line to the file /etc/sysctl.conf.
    The new value is retained the next time the machine is restarted.
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