pt_max_pty Parameter

Description

Defines the maximum number of ptys the system offers

Data Type

Unsigned integer

Default

0 (Uses system-defined maximum)

Range

0 to MAXUINT

Units

Logins/windows

Dynamic?

Yes

Validation

None

Implicit

Should be greater than or equal to pt_cnt. Value is not checked until the number of ptys allocated exceeds the value of pt_cnt.

When to Change

When you want to place an absolute ceiling on the number of logins supported, even if the system could handle more based on its current configuration values.

Commitment Level

Unstable