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FrankMartin1610
Sep 17, 2023Copper Contributor
SharePoint doesn't warn when setting maximum file size greater than allowed limit
As we know in SharePoint 2016, the maximum allowed file size is 10GB (default is 2GB) but when I try to set a file size greater than 10GB in Central Admin then it doesn't actual warn or show error an...
Lalit Mohan
Sep 18, 2023Iron Contributor
If you need to upload files larger than 10GB to SharePoint 2016, you have two options:
- Use Remote BLOB Storage (RBS). RBS is a feature that allows you to store large files in a separate location, such as Azure Blob Storage. This can help to improve the performance and scalability of your SharePoint farm.
- Use a third-party solution. There are a number of third-party solutions that allow you to upload and manage large files in SharePoint. These solutions typically provide additional features, such as file encryption and compression.
Recommendation:
I recommend using RBS if you need to upload files larger than 10GB to SharePoint 2016. RBS is a built-in feature of SharePoint and is relatively easy to implement and manage.