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Expand Up @@ -254,8 +254,11 @@ docker: failed to register layer: write /opt/unity/Editor/Data/Resources/Package

#### Explanation

When executing multiple jobs sequentially in the same workflow, there can be potential disk space
issues. For instance, if your workflow first executes tests on one docker image, such as
The default GitHub-hosted runners do not have much disk space, and Unity images and projects are
often too large to fit on the default GitHub-hosted runners.

Furthermore, when executing multiple jobs sequentially in the same workflow, there can be potential
disk space issues. For instance, if your workflow first executes tests on one docker image, such as
`unityci/editor:ubuntu-2022.3.4f1-linux-il2cpp-2`, and subsequently runs a build on another target
platform, e.g., `unityci/editor:ubuntu-2022.3.4f1-windows-mono-2`, it might run out of space during
the build phase.
Expand All @@ -276,7 +279,12 @@ collectively consume a significant amount of disk space.
at the start of your workflow to clear some space on the GitHub-hosted runner. This action can be
especially useful if only a small amount of additional space is needed.

3. **Use Self-Hosted or Cloud Runners**: If your project inherently requires more disk space than
3. **GitHub-Hosted Larger Runners**: If you have a paid GitHub Enterprise Cloud or GitHub Team plan,
you can have your enterprise or organization configure
[GitHub-Hosted Larger Runners](https://docs.github.com/en/actions/how-tos/manage-runners/larger-runners)
as appropriate for your project.

4. **Use Self-Hosted or Cloud Runners**: If your project inherently requires more disk space than
what GitHub-hosted runners provide, consider switching to
[Self-hosted Runners](https://docs.github.com/en/actions/hosting-your-own-runners/managing-self-hosted-runners/about-self-hosted-runners)
or
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