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Viewing Kernel Memory Allocation Statistics

This task describes how to view kernel memory allocation (KMA) information.

Before you begin

Memory requests are divided into three categories:


    • Small memory request --a request for less than 256 bytes of memory
    • Large memory request --a request from 512 bytes to 4 KB of memory
    • Oversized memory request --a request for more than 4 KB of memory that is allocated dynamically

To View the KMA Statistics

  1. Access the KERNEL application class so that you can view its parameters.
  2. Open the parameter that records the type of Kernel Memory Allocation information that you want to view:

BMC PATROL displays a graph that shows the requested information over time.

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KERNEL

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BMC PATROL for UNIX and Linux 9.13