1609508 : AFS Volumes for naf-1 Atlas

Created: 2026-06-16T12:08:10Z - current status: new

Summary: A request was made to review and potentially clean up the directory /afs/desy.de/group/atlas/naf-1, which contains multiple subdirectories under various user and group paths (e.g., gn.atlas.*, un.atlas.*, u.atlas.*, g.atlas.*). The sender asks if any data in these directories is critical before proceeding with deletion on July 15, 2026.

Anonymized Paths: - Base: /afs/[ORGANIZATION]/group/[PROJECT]/naf-1 - Subpaths: - Group/user scratch spaces (e.g., [GROUP].[PROJECT].*) - Software/tools (e.g., [GROUP].[PROJECT].sw.*) - Individual user directories (e.g., [TYPE].[PROJECT].[USERNAME]).

Solution/Next Steps: 1. Audit Critical Data: - Verify with stakeholders (e.g., team leads, project owners) whether any active projects, configurations, or irreplaceable datasets exist in these paths. - Check for recent access/modification timestamps to identify unused vs. actively used content.

  1. Backup Important Files:

  2. If uncertainty exists about specific directories, back them up temporarily before deletion.

  3. Notification:

  4. Send a reminder to relevant users/groups ([REDACTED] teams) about the impending cleanup deadline.

  5. Proceed with Caution:

  6. Only delete after confirming no essential dependencies remain. Consider phased deletion (e.g., start with clearly obsolete paths like old software versions).