On Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 1:24 AM, Robert <info...@die-optimisten.net> wrote: > nixlists wrote: >> >> The idea is to limit memory such that running out of RAM+swap is not >> possible, or unlikely. You can set the limit on the allowed number of >> processes as well. > > I do use ulimit / login.conf for some processes, but does anybody really use > it for *all possible* processes on each production machine?
I set memory limits on most daemons. Especially on the 'net-connected stuff for obvious reasons. > Including the necessary research into what could be the max. memory they > *might* need in a spike situation? > I honestly doubt that... Better estimate/guesstimate and limit some services than not at all.
