How to Avoid Being Killed by the OOM Killer - Adding Swap Space
3 minute read Published: 2024-01-13In Linux systems, memory management is crucial for maintaining system stability and performance. One component at the heart of this process is the "Out-Of-Memory (OOM) Killer." This process steps in when your system is critically low on memory. It selectively terminates one or more processes to free up memory and prevent a system crash. However, the intervention of the OOM Killer can be disruptive, as it might terminate essential or high-priority processes.