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The definition I like is that it's when the size of the data becomes a significant challenge to solving your problem. For example 1TB of data won't fit in memo
by bbrazil 11y ago
The definition I like is that it's when the size of the data becomes a significant challenge to solving your problem.
For example 1TB of data won't fit in memory, but if all you need to do is a sequential read in under a day then it's not a problem.
- toast0 11y ago1TB /will/ fit in memory, you can get an ec2 instance with 2TB; but your point stands.