ulimit

In Linux, managing system resources not only ensures the smooth operation of individual applications but also maintains the overall stability of the system. The ulimit command is a powerful tool used to control the resources available to the shell and to processes started by it. In this article, we will explore how to configure ulimit values for a script’s child processes through a simple question and answer format, followed by a detailed guide and example. A1: ulimit stands for "user limit" and is a built-in shell command in Linux used to set or report user process resource limits. These limits can control resources such as file size, CPU time, and number of processes.