If you encounter a "file size limit exceeded" error under Linux, it means that you are trying to create or manipulate a file that is larger than the maximum file size allowed by your system. This limit is imposed by the operating system and is usually based on the file system's block size and the amount of free space available.
To resolve this error, you have a few options:
ulimit value in the /etc/security/limits.conf file. This file controls various resource limits, including the maximum file size, for different users and groups on the system. To increase the maximum file size limit for a specific user, add the following line to the limits.conf file:<username> hard fsize <size>
Replace <username> with the username of the user who is encountering the file size limit error, and <size> with the desired maximum file size limit in bytes. For example, to set the maximum file size limit to 2GB for the user1 user, you can use the following line:
user1 hard fsize 2147483648
After modifying the limits.conf file, you will need to log out and log back in for the changes to take effect.
Use a file system with a larger block size: Some file systems, such as XFS, have a larger block size, which allows them to support larger file sizes. If you are using a file system with a small block size, you may be able to resolve the file size limit error by formatting the partition with a file system that has a larger block size.
Use a network file system: If you are working with very large files that exceed the maximum file size limit of your local file system, you may be able to use a network file system, such as NFS or CIFS, to access a file system on a remote server that has a larger maximum file size limit.
Note: Keep in mind that increasing the maximum file size limit or using a file system with a larger block size may have performance implications, and may not be suitable for all applications. It is also important to ensure that you have enough free space on your file system to accommodate large files.