DOC-13655 document kernel tcp_mem settings. #4072
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* Added new topic on Kernel memory settings to the install section (same location as swapiness and other system settings).. * Added entry to the troubleshooting page.
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Pull request overview
This PR documents Linux kernel TCP/IP memory settings (tcp_mem) for Couchbase Server installations to help prevent network performance issues under heavy load.
Changes:
- Added comprehensive documentation page explaining
tcp_memparameters, calculation methods, and configuration steps - Added troubleshooting entry linking network latency/connection issues to
tcp_memsettings - Updated navigation to include the new
tcp_memsettings page in the install section
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Copilot reviewed 3 out of 3 changed files in this pull request and generated 6 comments.
| File | Description |
|---|---|
| modules/install/pages/tcp_mem_settings.adoc | New documentation page covering tcp_mem concepts, recommended settings calculations, and permanent/temporary configuration procedures |
| modules/manage/pages/troubleshoot/common-errors.adoc | Added troubleshooting section explaining symptoms of tcp_mem issues with cross-reference to new documentation |
| modules/ROOT/nav.adoc | Added navigation entry for new tcp_mem settings page in install section |
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This PR addresses DOC-13655 that asks for documentation recommendations for setting the kernel's tcp_mem setting.
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