Increasing max-open files for beanstalkd

Running out of file descriptors in a Beanstalkd process can be resolved by setting the ulimit in the /etc/default/beanstalkd file before the init script starts the process, rather than modifying the /etc/security/limits.conf and /etc/pam.d/common-session* settings. The default Beanstalkd installation on Ubuntu 12.04 and later uses an init script that employs start-stop-daemon, which does not adhere to system settings for process ulimits. By adding the appropriate line to the /etc/default/beanstalkd file, users can effectively increase the maximum number of available file descriptors for the Beanstalkd process, ensuring smoother operation without altering broader system configurations.

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