I am wondering how to run the ulimit command using Puppets exec type. The problem with ulimit seems to be that it isn't a binary so it has to be called using /bin/bash in front of it. I am trying to change the core file size to unlimited. I have this but doesn't recognise ulimit.
exec {"ulimit":
command => "/bin/bash ulimit -c unlimited",
}
I can execute 'ulimit -c unlimited' in the command line and it will change the value no problem. The problem is doing this through Puppet. Any help would be great.
Answer
I would recommend trying to make this change using /etc/security/limits.conf, such as:
<user> soft core unlimited
<user> hard core unlimited
You could do so using Augeas similar to instructions found here. Not sure of your exact need/use case, but at least consider the avenue!