Data Issues

Data Issues

Disk Full Error

Symptoms: Cannot save files, applications crash

Solution:

  1. Check disk usage: df -h
  2. Find large files: du -sh /home/ec2-user/* | sort -h
  3. Delete unnecessary files
  4. Consider creating a new workspace with larger storage

Permission Denied When Uploading

Cause: Incorrect file permissions or wrong user

Solution:

  • Ensure you’re uploading to a directory you own (e.g., /home/ec2-user/)
  • Check directory permissions: ls -la

Slow Transfer Speeds

Solutions:

  • Compress files before transfer: tar -czf archive.tar.gz folder/
  • Use rsync for large transfers (supports resume)
  • Transfer during off-peak hours

Cannot Access Study Data

Cause: Permissions not configured

Solution: Contact your administrator to verify study access permissions