Linux df Command Tutorial: Check Disk Space, Inodes & Storage

Published: 16 February 2026
on channel: AImagic
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In this tutorial, we explore the df (disk free) command in Linux. You will learn how to check available disk space, understand file system types, monitor Inode usage, and use advanced filtering and sorting techniques to manage your server's storage effectively.

Whether you are a beginner or a SysAdmin, these commands are essential for maintaining a healthy Linux system.

📌 Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:06 - Basic Usage (1K-blocks)
00:26 - Human Readable Output (-h)
00:46 - Displaying File System Types (-T)
01:06 - Checking Inode Usage (-i)
01:26 - Grand Total & Filtering (NFS/Grep)
01:46 - Advanced: Real-time Monitoring (watch) & Sorting

🛠️ Commands Covered in this Video:

df - Default view.

df -h - Show sizes in GB/MB (Human Readable).

df -hT - Show file system types (ext4, xfs, etc.).

df -i - Check Inode usage (crucial for "disk full" errors when space exists).

df -h --total - Show a grand total line.

watch -n 5 df -h - Monitor disk space in real-time.

df -h | sort -k5 -h - Sort results by usage percentage.

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