Oracle Linux: The df Command Reports that / (root) Filesystem is 100% Used, Where as the "du -sh" Indicating Much Lower Actual Usage (Doc ID 3064030.1)

Last updated on FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Applies to:

Linux OS - Version Oracle Linux 7.0 and later
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure - Version N/A and later
Linux x86-64

The du command reports the usage as 17GB, while the df command reports the usage as 100%.

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