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Linux Server Disk Quotas Explained with Practical XFS Setup

01/08/2026 11 min Temporada 3 Episodio 141

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In this episode of Linux Server Admin, Lucas and Luna dive into disk quotas on Linux servers, focusing on XFS quota management. They explain the difference between user and project quotas, how to set up quota accounting on XFS, and practical tools like xfs_quota and quotaon. They also discuss common pitfalls like inode limits, journaled quotas, and how to avoid performance hits. Perfect for sysadmins managing multi-user servers or shared hosting environments. The conversation includes real-world examples and a quick look at why project quotas are underused. Plus, a candid moment about how listener support keeps the podcast ad-free.

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