max-entries

Syntax

max-entries = number_of_entries

Description

Maximum number of concurrent entries in the credentials cache. When the cache size reaches this value, entries are removed from the cache according to a least recently used algorithm to allow new incoming logins.

The value can be configured for a specific session cache (authenticated or unauthenticated) by adding an additional entry, prefixedby auth or unauth.

Options

number_of_entries

The following conditions affect the specified value:

• If the specified value is less than or equal to 0, the cache size becomes unlimited.
• If the specified value is between 0 and 8192, the actual number of entries allowed is rounded up to the next multiple of 32.
• Any specified value greater than 8192 is accepted as given.

WebSEAL does not impose a maximum value.

Usage

This stanza entry is required.

Default value

4096