kernel: file: table is full

[Lisa Casey]

Hi,

I am getting this error message ( /kernel: file: table is full) on my
FreeBSD 4.6 box just before the system seems to "freeze" or "lock up".

I googled it then went to the handbook and read that I need to tune
kern.maxfiles in my kernel. My question is:  Is this something I can adjust
using /etc/sysctl.conf? If so (and I think I can) what is the syntax I would
use (I have not had a need to mess with sysctl.conf before).

I am using the generic kernel. How can I know what the value of maxfiles is
currently in my generic kernel and how high might I want to raise it?

Thanks,

Lisa




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