[odf-discuss] Server downtime.

[Jerry Askew]

Hi Daniel,

You might try a 'df -h' and see if that output matches the results from
your 'du' command.  A not-uncommon trick is to create/open a file, then
unlink it from the directory.  The program can continue to use the file
(and it continues to use disk space, and can grow), but the file doesn't
exist as far as any other process is concerned.  This technique is
typically used for temp files in /tmp, but it is also used by hackers to
hide files.

If you find that the results differ, try running 'lsof' to see what
files are open - that might lead you to a process that's holding open a
large hidden file.

I hope that helps!

Jerry Askew

-----Original Message-----
From: odf-discuss-bounces at opendocumentfellowship.com
[mailto:odf-discuss-bounces at opendocumentfellowship.com] On Behalf Of
Daniel Carrera
Sent: Monday, October 01, 2007 9:47 AM
To: ODF Discussion List
Subject: [odf-discuss] Server downtime.

Hello,

I apologize for the occasional downtimes. I just cleared another 260MB
that we didn't need and I'm looking for ways to reduce the disk space. 
I'm confused by what our webhost says though. They say we've used 100%
of our 6,144MB quota but when I run 'du -sh /' I only get 1,928MB.

Also, there's no guarantee that the disk space is the reason why we've
had some downtime recently.

Best,
Daniel.
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