[NTLUG:Discuss] unusual diskspace use

[Eric Waguespack]

consider running du as well and see if you get similar results, if the
results are different, it can be an indication that some process is keeping
a deleted file open.

running lsof and sorting it by file size will help with the issue described
above.





On 8/17/06, Richard Geoffrion <ntlug at rain4us.net> wrote:
>
> m m wrote:
> > All:
> > Can any one help me to find out why the /dev/ida/c0d0p3 use the
> > diskspace to 90%?
> > I only install basic web, database server (and X) on this box. It
> > shouldn't take more than 2G~3G.
> > it seems the extra 4G are used that are not necessary. (I save all my
> > data files on /files)
> > Where do I check it? mailq? log files? or what?
> > Thanks
> Take an audit of the size of your directories
> 'cd / ; du --max-depth=1 -xh'
>
> Chances are you'll find 'stuff' in either your /var/log/ or whichever
> directory contains your web server's logs.
>
> --
> Richard
>
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