Re: Error Message advice needed

Posted in 1998

Nigel Gall — Thu, 26 Mar 1998 13:41:47 -0400 — source: Informix-list mailing list archive (1991-1998)

Hi! Check if there is a kernel parameter called NOFILES. This governs the number of concurrently open files per user (I think). Check the release notes in $INFORMIXDIR/release for suggested values of relevant kernel parameters. Then search your operating systems manuals for the means of making the changes. At 10:51 PM 3/25/98 EDT, you wrote: > > >Hello there, > >We are experimenting with OnLine Dynamic Server 7.12 as part of our >Netscape Suitespot installation. > >At present the online.log file contains the following error message >whenever we start the engine: > >Error: Unable to reset open files limit, must run as super-user > >This occurs even when user root starts the engine. I have been unable to >find a reference to this message in any of the documentation. >Can anyone give any suggestions? > >Cheers, > >Patrick Herrera >__________________________________________________ > >Positive Information Technology Pty. Ltd. > >http://www.posit.com.au > Best regards, Nigel +-------------------------------------------------------------+ |Name : Edmund Nigel Gall Tel: (868) 636 3153 | |Title : Information Systems Specialist Fax: (868) 679 3770 | |Company: Process Plant Services Limited | |Address: Atlantic Avenue, Point Lisas Industrial Estate | | Point Lisas, Couva, Trinidad & Tobago, W.I. | +----- mailto:nigelg@ppsl.com ------ http://www.ppsl.com -----+