What command should you use to check the number of files and disk space used and each user's def - Answer: repquota The repquota command is used to get a report on the status of the quotas you have set including the amount of allocated space and amount of used space.

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Question: What command should you use to check the number of files and disk space used and each user's defined quotas?

Answer: Answer: repquota

The repquota command is used to get a report on the status of the quotas you have set including the amount of allocated space and amount of used space.

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