Google Compute Engine (GCE) Instance Running Out of Disk Space

Problem:

The virtual machine (VM) on GCE is running out of disk space, causing performance issues or preventing the instance from functioning properly.

Solution:

1. Check Disk Usage: Log into the instance and run the following command to check current disk usage:

bash

df -h

2. Increase Disk Size:

• Go to the Google Cloud Console and navigate to Compute Engine → Disks.

• Select the disk attached to the instance.

• Click Edit and increase the size of the disk.

3. Resize the File System: After resizing the disk, log into the instance and resize the file system to use the additional space:

bash

sudo resize2fs /dev/sdX

4. Remove Unnecessary Files: Delete unused files or move them to an external storage solution, such as Google Cloud Storage, to free up space.