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perrie
@perrie
8 years ago
435 posts
Please correct me if I am wrong, but isn't memory used the amount of memory used from material posted on the site, and disk used, basically like RAM? I am a bit concerned because my memory is only slightly over 50% but my disk usage is approaching 75%. Is there some way to reduce the disc usage to bring it more inline with the memory.
Also, I should note, that I have some usage from my sandbox account on that server. I am not sure if I can delete it, but if I can, would that help?
Thanks,
Perrie~
updated by @perrie: 10/07/16 11:25:27AM
paul
@paul
8 years ago
4,330 posts
As you say, the Disk Usage is what is posted on the site - all your user posts, uploaded photos and media etc. - whilst the Memory Usage is 'RAM' and is what is used by the operation system for temporary storage and to actually run the server. That usage figure will be more dynamic and will change dependent upon site usage etc.
If your sandbox installation is no longer being used (it was set up in the early days when we started developing your site) then yes, delete it and free up the 1GB of disk space that it is using.
hth


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