max-sessions

Syntax

max-sessions value ;

Hierarchy Level

[edit security idp sensor-configuration application-identification][edit services application-identification]

Release Information

Statement introduced in Release 9.2 of Junos OS. Support for application identification in the services hierarchy added in 10.2.

Description

Specify the maximum number of sessions that IDP maintains. If the sensor reaches the maximum, it drops all new sessions.

Options

value —Maximum number of sessions.

Range: 0 through 500000

Usage Guidelines

For configuration instructions and examples, see the Junos OS Security Configuration Guide.

Required Privilege Level

security—To view this statement in the configuration.

security-control—To add this statement to the configuration.