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How to find and free up Linux disk space | RHEL Field Guide

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How to find and free up Linux disk space | RHEL Field Guide

Are you stuck with the "no space left on device" error? Learn how to find exactly what is slurping up your disk space and how to clear it. In this episode, Red Hat Enterprise Linux expert Scott McBrien breaks down three tactical approaches to troubleshooting a full file system. Whether it is a runaway log file, a directory full of small files, or large files hidden across your system, Scott shows you the commands you need to get your system back to 10% usage.

00:00 Introduction to disk space errors
00:20 Using the df command to verify usage
01:05 Find runaway log files with du and sort
03:48 Troubleshooting directories with many files
05:16 Using the find command for files over a specific size
06:20 Summary of troubleshooting approaches

Resources:
🛠️ Get started with Red Hat Enterprise Linux → https://www.redhat.com/en/technologies/linux-platforms/enterprise-linux
🤔 Linux sysadmins want to know: Where did my disk space go? → https://www.redhat.com/en/blog/disk-space
🚀 Register for your no-cost subscription → https://www.redhat.com/en/technologies/linux-platforms/enterprise-linux/red-hat-enterprise-linux-for-developers

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Date: April 22, 2026