How do I move files to my block storage volume?
Linode
Linode Staff
Hello,
I have a Linode with the following specs:
4CPU, 8GB RAM, 160GB SSD and Used (100GB).
With a block storage volume that is 200GB, and mounted to /dev/sdc.
How do I move files to the storage volume so I can resize my Linode to the 4GB plan with the following specs: 2CPU 4GB RAM and 80GB SSD.
Thank you!
2 Replies
jcardillo
Linode Staff
Hi there,
If you would like to move files from /dev/sda (your main disk) to /dev/sdc (your block storage device), you could use the following command (for example), by substituting "examplefile" with the file (or directory) you want to move:
sudo mv examplefile /mnt/BLOCKSTORAGE_VOLUME/
Once you've confirmed you've moved enough files, you could resize your server to a smaller plan through your Linode Manager.
jcardillo
Linode Staff
Here is our guide on how to resize your Linode, if needed:
https://www.linode.com/docs/platform/disk-images/resizing-a-linode/