how can removed backup files via putty

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    hello

    my storage full by backup files

    need help how i can removed backup files via putty

    Disk /dev/mapper/VolGroup00-LogVol00 (/) 87 %

    command :
    cd /backup/cpbackup

    plez help how removed xxx folder
    example: rm -rf xxx/ ???
    thanks
     
    Last edited: Sep 3, 2009
    playboy18, Sep 3, 2009 IP
  2. jamespv85

    jamespv85 Peon

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    well if you have write access to these files a simple "rm" or "rmdir" command would suffice.

    usually it's just "rm" together with the options 'r' and 'f' then the name of the directory.

    r - to recurse through the subdirectories if you're trying to delete a directory
    f - force it, no questions asked (no prompts)

    so it would look something like this,

    rm -rf NAME_OF_DIR

    warning this could be dangerous. there is no undo in using this method should you delete something by mistake.
     
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  3. playboy18

    playboy18 Active Member

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    thanks

    rm -rf xxx working good :D
     
    playboy18, Sep 3, 2009 IP