rlimit_rss

  • Version 3.5 and earlier: rlimit_rss and runrlimit_rss variables not available.
  • Version 4.0 and later: rlimit_rss and runrlimit_rss variables available.

Run Version

runrlimit_rss

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_rss is read-only. runrlimit_rss is modifiable.

Description

These variables control the maximum size of a process’ resident set (number of virtual pages that are resident at a given time) as a 32-bit number. rlimit_rss is the read-only value for the user who invokes Endpoint Privilege Management for Unix and Linux. runrlimit_rss is the modifiable value for the target secured task.

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

Syntax

runrlimit_rss = number;

Valid Values

Vary according to platform.

runrlimit_rss = 1000;

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