sysctl.conf(5)

NAME

   sysctl.conf - sysctl preload/configuration file

DESCRIPTION

   sysctl.conf is a simple file containing sysctl values to be read in and
   set by sysctl.  The syntax is simply as follows:

          # comment
          ; comment

          token = value

   Note that blank lines are ignored, and whitespace before  and  after  a
   token  or  value  is  ignored,  although a value can contain whitespace
   within.  Lines which begin with a # or ; are  considered  comments  and
   ignored.

EXAMPLE

          # sysctl.conf sample
          #
            kernel.domainname = example.com
          ; this one has a space which will be written to the sysctl!
            kernel.modprobe = /sbin/mod probe

FILES

   /run/sysctl.d/*.conf
   /etc/sysctl.d/*.conf
   /usr/local/lib/sysctl.d/*.conf
   /usr/lib/sysctl.d/*.conf
   /lib/sysctl.d/*.conf
   /etc/sysctl.conf
          The  paths  where  sysctl preload files usually exist.  See also
          sysctl option --system.

SEE ALSO

   sysctl(8)

AUTHOR

   George Staikos staikos@0wned.org

REPORTING BUGS

   Please send bug reports to procps@freelists.org

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