How to Disable/Enable Updatedb.mlocate to Reduce Disk IO
The updatedb.mlocate
service is responsible for updating the mlocate database, which can sometimes consume a significant amount of disk I/O. Here, we’ll explain how to disable and enable this service as well as provide a tip for customizing which directories are indexed.
Disable updatedb.mlocate
To disable the updatedb.mlocate
service, follow these steps: