When I first started working in our QA team, one of the biggest issues we faced was understanding where our disk space was going. The systems looked full, but no one could explain what was taking up all the space. That’s when I discovered TreeSize. With TreeSize, I could run a complete Disk Space Analysis and see a clear breakdown of storage usage. It showed me hidden folders, forgotten backups, and old logs we had no idea were still around.
Using TreeSize became part of my weekly routine. It wasn’t just about freeing up space — it was about learning how to manage our data better. We added this step to our internal maintenance process and started documenting how to analyze and manage unstructured data across storage, especially on our staging servers. The clarity TreeSize offered was something we didn’t realize we needed until we had it.
Once we had Better Storage Visibility, we could begin strategic archiving. We began to use File Search and File Management practices to categorize project assets and test data. It helped reduce restore times and improved collaboration across departments. We also introduced Duplicate File Detection to remove redundant resources that were quietly eating away at capacity.
TreeSize didn’t just show us what was wrong — it helped us build better habits. Now, Disk Space Analysis is not a one-time event, it’s part of our workflow. We train interns and new engineers to use TreeSize, and they quickly learn how to search for files and folders with confidence. I can honestly say TreeSize and these practices improved our team’s efficiency drastically.