Mac OS X Server: Memory Leak in Workgroup Manager

  • Last Modified: November 05, 2003
  • Article: TA28382
  • Old Article: 107132
Workgroup Manager can use a growing amount of memory if left open for an extended period of time. This is sometimes called a "memory leak".

Products Affected

Mac OS X Server 10.3

Symptom

Workgroup Manager uses a growing amount of memory.


Solution

Do not leave Workgroup Manager open for an extended period of time (more than 48 hours). If you have left Workgroup Manager open for an extended period of time, quit and reopen Workgroup Manager.

Note: The effect of the memory leak can be lessened by setting the Auto-refresh value in Workgroup Manager Preferences to a higher value. The default is 300 seconds.