Added note that ES packages automatically change vm.max_map_count

Closes #8601
2014-11-21 13:41:06 -07:00 · 2014-11-21 13:41:06 -07:00 · 807f363d6d
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--- a/docs/reference/setup/configuration.asciidoc
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@ -64,6 +64,8 @@ sysctl -w vm.max_map_count=262144
 To set this value permanently, update the `vm.max_map_count` setting in
 `/etc/sysctl.conf`.

+NOTE: If you installed Elasticsearch using a package (.deb, .rpm) this setting will be changed automatically.  To verify, run `sysctl vm.max_map_count`.
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 [[setup-configuration-memory]]
 ==== Memory Settings