Last Updated: November 21, 2025
Focus Areas
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Inspect /proc/
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Monitor `dmesg` for OOM kill events
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Commands & Queries
cat /proc/$(pidof systemd)/oom_score_adj
Check the score
echo -1000 > /proc/1234/oom_score_adj
Protect the process
journalctl -k | grep -i oom
Spot kills
Summary
Tuned scores keep key services alive when memory runs short.
💡 Pro Tip:
Set adjustments during provisioning to survive reboots.