🖥️prctl

➡️This is a command-line reference manual for commands and command combinations that you don’t use often enough to remember it. This cheatsheet explains the prctl command with important options and switches using examples.

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#  prctl
#  Get or set the resource controls of running processes,
#  Tasks, and projects (Solaris)

# Examine process limits and permissions:
prctl ${PID}

# Examine process limits and permissions in machine parseable format:
prctl -P ${PID}

# Get specific limit for a running process:
prctl -n process.max-file-descriptor ${PID}

Cheatsheets are an excellent complement to other information sources like Linux man-pages, Linux help, or How-To’s and tutorials, as they provide compact and easily accessible information. While man-pages and detailed tutorials often contain comprehensive explanations and extensive guides, cheatsheets summarize the most important options forthe command prctl in a clear format. This allows users to quickly access the needed information for prctl without having to sift through lengthy texts. Especially in stressful situations or for recurring tasks, cheatsheets for prctl are a valuable resource to work efficiently and purposefully.

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