What is the method to remove a backup file that was uploaded for the install?

[Noel Evolution]

We uploaded a 10 Gigabyte backup file to create a new phone system and now that a new backup has been made, we have realized that the disk space is including the uploaded backup from the old system. From where can it be deleted?

Instance is hosted in Azure using the Marketplace template.

 

[Charles_3CX]

Due to the size of the backup best way is to access the machine's SSH terminal and delete it that way.

 

[Noel Evolution]

In which directory are the restore files kept?

 

[Charles_3CX]

Look under the backup and restore node of the management console > location tab. The default location is /var/lib/3cxpbx/Instance1/Data/Backups

 

[Noel Evolution]

I am not referring to Backups. I am referring to when you build a new instance and upload a backup file to restore the configuration. As it stands, the system does not show the file uploaded from the old system.

 

[Charles_3CX]

This does not store the file once it's restored. What specifications have you given the machine?

 

[Noel Evolution]

The default from the Marketplace. (30 GB). There is 8.9 GB of recordings + one backup (3 GB) and the Initial installation and the build is already at 95% capacity.

(We are already trying to convince the customer to offload the recordings)

 

[Noel Evolution]

We are at a loss then why the system is at capacity. Ideas?

 

[Charles_3CX]

Have you tried searching the disc to see which files have taken up the space? This can be done with various commands though CLI.

 

[Noel Evolution]

Which directories do you recommend that I start with?

 

[Noel Evolution]

My apologies. Our Linux expert is on vacation so I am a bit daft on this.

 

[Charles_3CX]

You can try the following.

This will show the 5 largest files
du -a | sort -n -r | head -n 5

or to show the largest 10
du -a | sort -n -r | head -n 10

There are more advanced search techniques but the above should give you an idea