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How can I disable this error: The minimum free disk space (5000MB) reached for /opt/splunk/var/run/splunk/dispatch.

OgoSplunk
Path Finder

Hi,

Is there any current instructions on how to disable this error message that I keep receiving. Where can I edit the conf file to disable this error. I'm currently learning on a few virtual machines using VMWare workstation and do not need a huge data limits in place just for training purposes. 

 

"The minimum free disk space (5000MB) reached for /opt/splunk/var/run/splunk/dispatch."  

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SanjayReddy
SplunkTrust
SplunkTrust

Hi @OgoSplunk 

 

as you are using VM for traning purpose , you can decrease the min disk space in server.conf (ex: 2000)


$Splunk_HOME/etc/system/local

[diskUsage]
minFreeSpace = 2000

and restart splunk 

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SanjayReddy
SplunkTrust
SplunkTrust

Hi @OgoSplunk 

 

as you are using VM for traning purpose , you can decrease the min disk space in server.conf (ex: 2000)


$Splunk_HOME/etc/system/local

[diskUsage]
minFreeSpace = 2000

and restart splunk 

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