12-18-2008
I don't know of a general tool/binary to do that. Usually it is in the programmer's hand to release unused memory afaik.
Also like in your very similar post (which makes this one here:
https://www.unix.com/unix-dummies-que...arge-file.html going on the borderline to a duplicate post and being closed), a lot depends on OS what kind of tools are available or not.
Edit:
I just saw you are in discussion in this thread already so I close this one here:
Linux Server free memory decreases
You also got a helpful link here from Neo:
Free Linux Memory by Dropping Caches
Thread closed.
Last edited by zaxxon; 12-18-2008 at 08:29 AM..
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NAME
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SYNOPSIS
show cached server name
ARGUMENTS
A simple name for the cached server. The name can contain wildcard characters.
DESCRIPTION
The show cached server command displays address information of a server in the local clerk's cache. The following list describes the valid
attributes: The directory cell name The protocol sequence and network address of the server node
Privilege Required
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NOTE
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EXAMPLES
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SHOW
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