Postgresql database is growing and disk space utilization of /var/lib/pgsql is increasing in Red Hat Satellite 6

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • The candlepin and/or foreman database has grown huge.
  • The usage of /var/lib/pgsql filesystem is in GB's now and growing further day by day.
  • Performance of the Red Hat Satellite server has been degraded.

Environment

  • Red Hat® Satellite 6.9 and above

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