Estimated and Detail Space Checks

Estimated and Detail Space Checks

Inst performs two types of disk space calculations: estimated space checks, which are based on the information in the Inst history file; and detailed space checks, in which Inst accesses file size information on the disk to perform its calculations. By default, estimated space checks are performed when you use the from command to change the distribution source and when you use the list or step command to make selections. Detailed space checking is always performed after you enter the go command to initiate installation. You can change these defaults using set command preferences.

Note: You can disable all space checking with the space_check preference, but disabling space checking is not advised (see Inst help for details).