[NTLUG:Discuss] ip_conntrack questions

[Chris Cox]

m m wrote:
> All:
> 
> I have been run the same server (RH 6.0) for more than 6 years,
> Recently I get this message very often -- about every 2-3 weeks.
> 
> ip_conntrack: table full, dropping packet.
> 
> I even increased the MAX value.
> still happens every 2-3 weeks,
> can any one think about what's going on it?
> any one have quick way to flush the table without reboot?
> 
> If I don't load module ip_conntrack, this problem should be go away?

Yes... but are you running a firewall (ipchains)  If so, then
you may need the module.  Not sure if anything else needs
that module.