We get alerts of low RAM on Linux machines what use heavy caching/buffering apps. The RAM is not really low as the kernel can flush the caches if needed. How can I tweak the probe/sensor to see the real free RAM?
PRTG Memory Sensor for Linux and caches/buffers
Modified on 2025-06-10 12:58:33 +0200
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The information in the Paessler Knowledge Base comes without warranty of any kind. Use at your own risk. Before applying any instructions please exercise proper system administrator housekeeping. You must make sure that a proper backup of all your data is available.
We have recently tweaked our Linux Meminfo sensors.
Are you using these sensors? Can you re-add them?
Which distro of linux are you using?
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