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Database Administration
Reference : Database Startup Parameters : Alphabetical listing of database startup parameters : Number of Users (-n)
 
Number of Users (-n)
Operating system and syntax
UNIX / Windows
-n n
Use with
Maximum value
Minimum value
Single-user default
Multi-user default
DBS
10,000
–
–
20
n
The maximum number of OpenEdge users on the system. After n users have connected to the OpenEdge database, additional user startup attempts are rejected.
-n must be high enough to include local and remote users as well as background writers (APWs, BIWs, and AIWs), PROWDOG processes, and PROMON sessions.
See MaximumClients per Server (-Ma) and MaximumServers (-Mn) for more information.