ulimit set with SU does not work with SSH

Solution Unverified - Updated -

Issue

  • ulimit not properly set when logging into the system using ssh
  • ulimit settings are working when switching user using su command

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
  • RHEL 5
  • RHEL 4

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