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Old 05-03-2007
reduce buffer cache allocation?

Hi,

Is it possible to reduce the amount of buffer cache in the memory allocation of a Unix Server? If so where can I do that?

Also, does buffer cache count as tied up memory, or will it decrease as more memory is requested by other programs.
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Old 05-03-2007
It maybe will help you:
http://scitsc.wlv.ac.uk/cgi-bin/mansec?1+limit

Best regards,
Iliyan Varshilov

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