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Re: limiting the CPU time allowed [message #23878]

Tue, 27 February 2001 02:09

Nigel Wade
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Registered: March 1998

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>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Original Message <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

On 26/02/01, 22:17:59, "A. Roubicek" <aro@cdc.noaa.gov> wrote regarding
limiting the CPU time allowed:

> Hi all,

> I'm trying to find a way to limit the CPU time an IDL process can
> take (on unix, running from cron), to prevent clugging the system
> with runaway processes. Any leads would be greatly appreciated!

> Thank you,
> A.R.

As Craig mentioned you can set per-process CPU limits (for sh/ksh the
command is ulimit, BTW).

Alternatively you might consider installing a batch system such as GNQS
(which should be free, it's covered by the GNU GPL) and then set up batch
queues with time limits to process your IDL (and anything else you want
to
have processed in the background).

Of course, a batch system may be total overkill for your requirements;
I just thought I'd throw the suggestion into the discussion.

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		Re: limiting the CPU time allowed By: Nigel Wade on Tue, 27 February 2001 02:09
		Re: limiting the CPU time allowed By: Craig Markwardt on Mon, 26 February 2001 17:37
		Re: limiting the CPU time allowed By: Liam E. Gumley on Mon, 26 February 2001 15:02
		Re: limiting the CPU time allowed By: A. Roubicek on Mon, 26 February 2001 14:36
		Re: limiting the CPU time allowed By: John-David T. Smith on Mon, 26 February 2001 14:30

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