How the quotas file works
The quotas file, found in the /etc directory, contains one or more entries specifying limit or tracking quotas for qtrees, groups, and users. The file can contain default (general) and specific entries.
- The syntax of quota entries
The syntax of a quota entry in the quotas file is quota_target type[@/vol/dir/qtree_path] disk [files] [threshold] [soft_disk] [soft_files]. Fields are separated by space characters or tabs.
- How Data ONTAP reads the quotas file
There are a few simple rules to follow to ensure that Data ONTAP can read your quotas file properly.
- What character encodings are supported by the quotas file
The quotas file supports two types of character encoding: Unicode and root volume UNIX encoding (the language specified for the root volume using the vol lang command).
- Sample quotas file
A short example quotas file, together with explanations, can help you to understand the different types of quota entries and how they affect your quotas.
