Configuring the Maximum Number of Open Files on Linux Platforms

Your Linux platform default settings might have a limit on the maximum number of open files and file descriptors that is too low for the product you want to install. You can change this number by editing the limits.conf configuration file.

On all Linux systems, the operating system controls the maximum number of open files and file descriptors. The threshold is typically too low and must be increased. The exact number depends on the features you select during installation and configuration and on the size of the workspace. In most cases, 10000 files is sufficient.

Procedure

  1. Edit /etc/security/limits.conf and add the following line:
    * hard nofile 10000
  2. Log out of the system and log back in.