Due to the continual growth of the volume of data stored, the size of individual files can exceed 32 GB. In order to be able to make modifications when and where appropriate, these developments must be carefully monitored and extrapolated.
Generally the option exists for introducing an environment in which files >= 32 GB can be processed.
If large files are to be introduced, it is necessary to clarify the following points in advance:
Which files will or should exceed 32 GB?
Which programs/applications should run in an “environment with large files”?
Which programs/applications operate on these files?
Programs/applications that are identified in this way must be checked to ensure that they will be executable in the future, i.e. that they will be able to process large files. Modifications may be necessary. The following sections will examine this.