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> > > The record for us is about 9 months for a single Linux image. Average
> > > is about 3-4 months between reboots, depending on what's running in
> > > them -- things that suck up lots of memory like Websphere tend to
> > > shorten the lifespan of the machine by fragmenting storage. Machines
> > > that get a lot of interactive use tend to collect a few zombies after
> > > a while, so reboots become a reasonably good idea after a while.
> >
> > I have to say that I'm a little surprised at that recommendation.
>
> No, THIS IS NOT A RECOMMENDATION. This is a descriptive observation.
Ah - my fault - I didn't mean to mis-characterize your statements.
My apologies.
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>
> Sorry if the comment was confusing. I don't intend it to be a
> recommendation, just an observation of our experience.
Your clarification helps a great deal! Many thanks!
- Dave Rivers -
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