The error message "Disk quota exceeded" with reference to "Inodes limits" indicates that a user or process on your system has exceeded the allocated limit for the number of inodes they can use.

Inodes are data structures used by the file system to store information about files and directories. Each file or directory on a file system consumes one inode. When the maximum number of inodes is reached, you'll receive an error like this.

To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:

1. Identify the User or Process: Determine which user or process is responsible for exceeding the inode limit. You can use the df -i command to view inode usage on your system.

2. Clean Up Unnecessary Files:

   • Identify and remove any unnecessary files or directories. This could include old log files, temporary files, or unused backups.

3. Check for Large Numbers of Small Files:

   • Inodes are used not only for regular files but also for directories and other file system structures. If you have a large number of very small files, it can quickly consume inodes.

4. Use find Command to Search for Large Directories:

   • The find command can be used to search for large directories that might contain a high number of files. For example:
   bash

4. find /path/to/directory -type d -exec sh -c "echo -n '{}: '; find '{}' -type f | wc -l" \;

   This will list the number of files in each directory under /path/to/directory.

5. Implement Quotas:

   • Set user-specific or group-specific quotas to limit the number of inodes they can use. This can be done using tools like quotacheck, edquota, or through the file system's configuration.

6. Consider Moving Files:

   • If applicable, consider moving some files to a different file system that has more available inodes.

7. Increase the Inode Limit:

   • If possible, you may consider increasing the inode limit for the affected file system. Be cautious with this, as it can affect overall system performance.

8. Monitor and Plan for Future Growth:

   • Keep an eye on the usage of inodes and plan for future growth accordingly. Regularly cleaning up unnecessary files and optimizing storage usage can help prevent this issue from occurring again.

9. Consult System Administrator or Hosting Provider:

   • If you're working in an environment where you don't have administrative privileges, consider contacting your system administrator or hosting provider for assistance.

Remember to take backups before making significant changes to your file system, and be cautious when implementing changes related to disk quotas and inode limits to avoid unintended consequences.