PRIMECLUSTER Global File Services Configuration and Administration Guide 4.2 (Solaris(TM) Operating Environment)

7.1 quota Function

The quota function is used to limit the total number of files or blocks that can be created by a general user. This total number can be limited for each user.

There are two types of limit values: soft limit value and hard limit value. The soft limit value is used to output a warning message to the user if the number of files or blocks exceeds the limit. The hard limit value is the limit where further files cannot be created or data added. In addition, if a specific interval (time limit) has elapsed after the number of files or blocks has exceeded the soft limit value, file creation or data addition is disabled.