Does setting the following sysctl settings require a system reboot?

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Issue

  • Do any of the following Kernel settings require a system reboot to become active?

    vm.panic_on_oom = 1
    kernel.hung_task_panic = 1
    kernel.softlockup_panic = 1
    kernel.panic_on_unrecovered_nmi = 1
    kernel.unknown_nmi_panic = 1
    

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux

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