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Filesystem Capacity Check

Filesystem capacity was reviewed on the SAP HANA host from the Linux operating system using the df -h command to confirm that sufficient free space remained available for database and application operations.

T-Code / Command
df -h
System
Linux — sapsystem
Objective
Verify filesystem utilization and identify potential storage risks before they impact SAP or SAP HANA operations.

Operational Scenario

As part of routine SAP Basis operational monitoring, filesystem capacity was reviewed to ensure sufficient free space remained available for database and application operations.

Business Impact

Proactive capacity monitoring prevents storage-related service disruptions, protects SAP HANA availability, and supports predictable infrastructure operations.

/ Tools Used

PuTTYLinux Bashdf -h

/ Step-by-Step Execution

01

Linux server login

The investigation began by opening a PuTTY session to the SAP HANA Linux host and switching to the SAP HANA administrative user (hdbadm) to obtain the operational context required for filesystem review.

bash — sidadm@sap-host
$ssh root@sapsystem
$su - hdbadm
step-1-linux-login.png
Operational Observation

PuTTY session established and hdbadm shell obtained — administrative context ready for filesystem review.

02

Run df -h

The df -h command was executed to list all mounted filesystems in human-readable form. Utilization percentages were reviewed with particular attention to filesystems approaching 80%, 90%, or 95% thresholds.

bash — sidadm@sap-host
$df -h
step-2-df-h-results.jpg
Operational Observation

Primary filesystem /dev/sda1 reported 63% utilization with 56 GB available. All reviewed filesystems were within acceptable levels; no corrective action required.

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Operational Summary

Lessons Learned
  • Filesystems approaching 80% require monitoring; above 90% requires action.
  • Always review both data and log filesystems during Basis handover checks.
  • Running df -h under the SID adm account matches production troubleshooting context.
Skills Demonstrated
Linux AdministrationCapacity MonitoringInfrastructure OperationsSAP Basis Support