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# Note the disk space usage for '''/''', '''/home''', and '''/archive''' partitions.
# If a partition is running out of available space, the Linux System Administrator can reallocate space among partitions or add another disk and grow the file system (like you did in a previous investigation). The administrator also can investigate the cause of low disk space. Two examples immediately come to mind: excessive use of space from users, and potential penetration from hackers.
# To investigate excessive disk usage by regular users, you can obtain a total amount of disk usage for that user by issuing the first causecommand:<br><b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">du -hs</span></code></b># To provided a more detailed list of usage (file-by-file), issue the command:<br><br><b><code><span style="color:#3366CC;font-size:1.2em;">du -h | more</span></code></b>#