/proc/buddyinfo and /proc/pagetypeinfo fields explained

Solution Verified - Updated 2017-11-07T02:24:19+00:00 -

Issue

/proc/buddyinfo fields can sometimes be confusing. You may also see the buddyinfo fields displayed in the messge logs when a memory allocation fails.

Red Hat Linux Enterprise RHEL6
- Data specifically taken from a RHEL6.4 server running 2.6.32-358.2.1.el6.x86_64

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