max processes run in Linux

pradiptart · 07-23-2010, 05:02 AM

I am very new to this.

I want to know what is the maximum no of processes that can be run in Linux ,as it is a multitasking so what is the limit of this.

some one told me that 8192 but why this not 10000 or 500 why 8192.

please help me I don't able to find the answer.. i have searched in google but do not find any ans ..

jschiwal · 07-23-2010, 05:20 AM

Posting a single thread in the most relevant forum will make it easier for members to help you and will keep the discussion in one place. This thread is being closed because it is a duplicate.

saifkhan123 · 07-23-2010, 05:29 AM

8192 is not the limit for linux, its the limit for a particular user. You can find the limit by typing

Code:

ulimit -u

The actual limits of a Linux 2.6 kernel are

Quote:

Maximum process or threads for Linux kernel 2.6

* Maximum number of threads: 32000
* Maximum number of threaded processes: 32000
* Maximum number of processes: 32000

XavierP · 07-23-2010, 09:57 AM

Closed as per jschiwal's comment in post #2. As a side note - if a mod posts a comment about duplicate posts, please do not respond further as the thread will be closed.