Re: Memory issue

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Mike Johnson- Southwestech Computers wrote:
> I seem to have a memory issue with my pfsense install. It is strange,
> just happened out of the blue, and it does not seem to clear up even
> after a reboot.
> The memory usage was never more than 17% continuously for the first 14
> days of use. The only extra package installed was the miniupd which has
> been installed from the start.
> About three days ago, the memory usage jumped to 34% and will not come
> down. I have rebooted, tested the memory modules, and triple checked for
> any configuration changes that may have been inadvertantly made. No
> luck. Still sits at 33-34% and the disk usage is steadily climbing. I
> expect it to climb, but at an alarming rate? 2% per day.
> I have googled this till my googler is sore, and have not encountered
> similar issues. Reinstall clears it up, until I load my config file..
> then right back to it. Suggetions?
> 
> Mike

        Go to the console and run top or ps a. Then determine what process
(over a period of time) increases in memory size, and what processes
stay essentially static. The process that increases in size (column
should say "RSS") is your "problem process". Email the results back to
the list after you've determined the "problem process".
Cheers,
- -Garrett
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