Quota scripts - kennyHH/AWS GitHub Wiki

This project includes two main scripts for managing large files in user directories:

1. scan_and_move_large_files.sh
2. clear_tmp_folder.sh

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This script scans specified directories for large files and moves them to a temporary location.

1. Searches through /home/webdev and /home/compsc directories recursively.
2. Identifies files larger than a specified size (default: 50MB).
3. Moves large files to /tmp/<username>/ directories.
4. Logs actions in /var/log/large_file_moves.log.

Parameter	Description
MAX_FILE_SIZE	Set the threshold for large files (e.g., 50M for 50 megabytes)
SEARCH_DIRS	Array of directories to scan

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This script cleans up the temporary folders created by scan_and_move_large_files.sh.

1. Searches for directories in /tmp that start with "HN".
2. Removes these directories and their contents.
3. Counts and logs the number of items removed.
4. Logs actions in /var/log/tmp_cleanup.log.

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⚠️ Important: This can be edited before deployment by modifying dockerfile in lines 56-57.

Both scripts are automated using cron jobs and can be modified on the live machine:

1. Edit the crontab:

   crontab -e

2. Edit the following lines:

   0 0 * * * /root/scan_and_move_large_files.sh
   0 0 * * 0 /root/clear_tmp_folder.sh

   Note: This setup runs the scan script daily and the cleanup script every Sunday at midnight.

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Log File	Description
/var/log/large_file_moves.log	Scan and move log
/var/log/tmp_cleanup.log	Cleanup log

Tip: Review these logs regularly to monitor the scripts' performance and any issues.