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Old 02-07-2008
how to restriction directory size in solaris

how to restrict the size of any directory in solaris. is there any command to give specific file size value for a directory?
is there any idea?
regards
# 2  
Old 02-07-2008
You can put that directory on it's own volume and mount it.
Otherwise I'd suggest looking into the quota tool.
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Old 02-07-2008
thanks so much
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Old 02-07-2008
Also ZFS with ( optionally reserve and ) quota.
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