AWS 95: Opening Files Above the Finder Limit (5/95)


I have seen that an Apple Workgroup Server (AWS) 95 can open a maximum of 5000 files. Is this only under certain conditions, or is the finder required to open these files or does an application open them?

AppleShare and the Finder cannot use the maximum number of open files available by an AWS 95 running A/UX. However ORACLE, INFORMIX, and other applications along with A/UX shell scripts can use the higher open file limit. For example, a 5000 open file limit may let the server concurrently serve ftp, NFS, and AppleShare (this configuration is not officially supported).


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Published Date: Feb 19, 2012