5.5. Configuring kernel parameters temporarily through /proc/sys/

Set kernel parameters temporarily through the files in the /proc/sys/ virtual file system directory.

Prerequisites

Procedure

Identify a kernel parameter you want to configure:
```
# ls -l /proc/sys/<TUNABLE_CLASS>/
```
The writable files returned by the command can be used to configure the kernel. The files with read-only permissions provide feedback on the current settings.
Assign a target value to the kernel parameter:
```
# echo <TARGET_VALUE> > /proc/sys/<TUNABLE_CLASS>/<PARAMETER>
```
The configuration changes applied by using a command are not permanent and will disappear after system reboot.

Verification

Verify the value of the newly set kernel parameter:
```
# cat /proc/sys/<TUNABLE_CLASS>/<PARAMETER>
```