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Oracle Linux: Modifying Kernel Parameters on Oracle Linux (Doc ID 390279.1)

Last updated on JULY 17, 2023

Applies to:

Linux OS - Version Oracle Linux 6.0 and later
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure - Version N/A and later
Linux x86
Linux x86-64

Goal

Whether optimising Linux system performance or satisfying Application system requirements, the Linux kernel can be specifically configured/tuned to meet users requirements.
Configuration is accomplished by modifying the kernel's various kernel parameter values.
This document describes various methods to query and modify kernel parameters on Oracle Linux (OL) systems.

Solution

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In this Document
Goal
Solution
 1. Querying kernel parameters / values
 1.1 /proc
 1.2 sysctl
 2. Modifying kernel parameter values
 2.1 /proc (dynamic)
 2.2 sysctl (dynamic)
 2.3 sysctl / systemd configuration (persistent)
 3. Oracle Product preinstall packages
References

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