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Dynamic kernel tunables

  • US 20020023211A1
  • Filed: 06/07/2001
  • Published: 02/21/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/09/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of updating tunables used in a kernel which remain persistent across computer reboots, comprising:

  • updating a system file including tunables each having a tunable setting with a new tunable value in response to a single administrator request;

    simultaneously updating a persistent storage mechanism including tunables each having a tunable setting with the new tunable value in response to the single administrator request;

    changing a tunable value in the kernel with the new tunable value and continuing to run the computer with the updated tunable value.

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