4.3. Adjusting the search size and time limit

Procedure

1. To display current search time and size limits in CLI, use the ipa config-show command:

   $ ipa config-show
   
   Search time limit: 2
   Search size limit: 100

2. To adjust the limits globally for all queries, use the ipa config-mod command and add the --searchrecordslimit and --searchtimelimit options. For example:

   $ ipa config-mod --searchrecordslimit=500 --searchtimelimit=5

3. To temporarily adjust the limits only for a specific query, add the --sizelimit or --timelimit options to the command. For example:

   $ ipa user-find --sizelimit=200 --timelimit=120

Procedure

1. Log in to the IdM Web UI.
2. Click IPA Server.
3. On the IPA Server tab, click Configuration.

4. Set the required values in the Search Options area.

   Default values are:

   • Search size limit: 100 entries
   • Search time limit: 2 seconds
5. Click Save at the top of the page.