A computer-implemented method according to one embodiment includes receiving a request for a creation or expansion of a file within a predetermined volume of a system, determining that a first amount of available space within the predetermined volume is insufficient to allow the creation or expansion of the file within the predetermined volume of the system, expanding the first amount of available space within the predetermined volume to create a second amount of available space that is greater than the first amount of available space, in response to determining that the first amount of available space is insufficient, and implementing the creation or expansion of the file within the predetermined volume of the system, utilizing the second amount of available space within the predetermined volume.