How to handle files that get rejected in the PuppetDB stockpile discard directory in Puppet Enterprise

Incoming data due to an event, instability, or downtime causes files to get rejected in the PuppetDB stockpile discard directory.

Version and installation information

PE version: All supported

Solution

Clean up the /opt/puppetlabs/server/data/puppetdb/stockpile/discard file directory on the PuppetDB node in PE by following these steps:

1. Review the files in /opt/puppetlabs/server/data/puppetdb/stockpile/discard.

2. Submit a support ticket if you find an issue with a file such as an error or an alert.

3. Delete unwanted files to free disk space using the command: find /opt/puppetlabs/server/data/puppetdb/stockpile/discard/ -type f –delete.

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