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This setting allows you to access MySQL without requiring a password, but only for this temporary process.

Now, start MySQL again, which will now run without enforcing password restrictions.

Filesystem      Size  Used Avail Use% Mounted on
/dev/sda1        40G   25G   15G  63% /
udev            1.9G     0  1.9G   0% /dev
tmpfs           384M  1.2M  383M   1% /run
/dev/sda2       100G   50G   50G  50% /home

• Specific Filesystem: To view the space for a specific filesystem, add its path at the end of the command, like so:

By following this tutorial, you should be able to efficiently identify the largest files on your Ubuntu server. This information can help you manage disk space and make informed decisions about file storage and deletion.

For further optimization, consider creating a script that automates this process and sends reports to your email or logs the output for regular monitoring.

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