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Old 03-29-2010
Zip command for large folder
I am trying to zip a folder, its size is more than 3 GB. I used below command
Code:
 
zip -r foo middleware -x "*path*"

This command fails every time with message
"Filesize exceeded limit"

Can some one help me how to over come this problem and zip the entire folder without splitting it.

Thanks
Last edited by zaxxon; 03-29-2010 at 09:11 AM.. Reason: use code tags please, ty
# 2  
Old 03-29-2010
Either your filesystem has limits that does not allow that size or, what is more probably that your ulimits don't allow such large files with that user. Do a
Code:
ulimit -a

and check for the value file size.
You can edit limits at /etc/security/limits.conf or a similar file in your distribution.
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Old 03-30-2010
ulimit size is unlimited and still i get the same error. Is there any other option for zip command.
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