I'm looking to clean up my directories, but I feel a bit overwhelmed with where to start. I've come up with some categories like Critical, Redundant, Temporary, and User-generated junk, and my initial focus is on large and old non-critical directories and orphaned user data. I'm also considering implementing some cleanup policies like log retention and user quotas. Any tips, strategies, or tools that have worked for you would be really appreciated!
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Start by understanding what you’re dealing with. I recommend trying out a program like Jam Software's SpaceObServer on a free trial. It can help you scan your folders regularly and analyze the size and type of files you have, which is super useful for spotting anything unexpected or problematic.
You might want to add a category for non-critical shared files. These are files that aren't tied to any user but still need to be around. It helps keep things organized without losing important files.
Yeah, TreeSize is a good tool too! It gives you a nice overview.