docs/docbook/smbdotconf/tuning/keepalive.xml

   1 <samba:parameter xmlns:samba="http://samba.org/common">
   2                 <term><anchor id="KEEPALIVE"/>keepalive (G)</term>
   3                 <listitem><para>The value of the parameter (an integer) represents
   4                 the number of seconds between <parameter moreinfo="none">keepalive</parameter>
   5                 packets. If this parameter is zero, no keepalive packets will be
   6                 sent. Keepalive packets, if sent, allow the server to tell whether
   7                 a client is still present and responding.</para>
   8
   9                 <para>Keepalives should, in general, not be needed if the socket
  10                 being used has the SO_KEEPALIVE attribute set on it (see <link linkend="SOCKETOPTIONS"><parameter moreinfo="none">socket options</parameter></link>).
  11                 Basically you should only use this option if you strike difficulties.</para>
  12
  13                 <para>Default: <command moreinfo="none">keepalive = 300</command></para>
  14                 <para>Example: <command moreinfo="none">keepalive = 600</command></para>
  15                 </listitem>
  16                 </samba:parameter>