rlimit_nproc

  • Version 3.5 and earlier: rlimit_nproc and runrlimit_nproc variables not available.
  • Version 4.0 and later: rlimit_nproc and runrlimit_nproc variables available.

Run Version

runrlimit_nproc

This run variable does not apply to pbssh. If it is present in the policy, it does not have any effect on pbssh and is ignored.

Data Type

Number. rlimit_nproc is read-only. runrlimit_nproc is modifiable.

Description

These variables control the maximum number of process a user may run at a given time as a 32-bit number. rlimit_nproc is the read-only value for the user who invokes Endpoint Privilege Management for Unix and Linux. runrlimit_ nproc is the modifiable value for the target secured task.

To enable runrlimit_nproc functionality, set runenablerlimits to a value of 1.

Syntax

runrlimit_nproc = number;

Valid Values

Vary according to platform.

runrlimit_nproc = 1000;

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