What if my itunes library is too big

if i have an Itunes library that is 100 GB, what happens if i have a 16 GB IPad?

Then you need to select just the music you want streamed from the iPad from your iTunes library.
Connect the iPad to your computer, launch iTunes.
Select the iPad under Devices left side of the iTunes window.
Select the Music tab.
Click the Sync button bottom right corner of the iTunes windows after you make your selections.
You can change those selections anytime then re sync the iPad.

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What do i do once my itunes library is too big to fit on one drive?

I have a 1 tb drive and I can upgrade it even to a 3 tb drive but eventually i am going to fill that one too. What are my options once my itunes Library fills my HDD. I use this library to syn to multiple computers and apple tv units throughout my house.
Any suggestions?
Alan

connect the external to your Mac and make sure it is properly formatted
go iTunes > preferences > advanced and point iTunes media folder location to the external
on the same tab, ensure the copy to ... when adding option is checkmarked and ok out
select (highlight) the content you want to move in iTunes, right-click (or ctrl-click), and choose consolidate files from the pop-up menu
repeat as necessary pointing iTunes media folder location to other drives/locations.
when the moving's done, you can delete the original files to make room on your boot drive.

I have 1250 songs, a few videos in my ITunes library. I tried to synch with my IPhone 3g last night but it said my library is too big. Is that true?

I have about 1250 songs and a few music videos in my ITunes library. Last night I tried to synch with my IPhone 3G but I got a message that my library is too big to synch it all. Is that true? How many songs can fit on an IPhone 3G. Thanks for any help.

Look down at the bottom of your Itunes player and check the total size of your library. If the gigs are more than what your iphone will hold that error message will pop up. My suspicion is it that you have some very large video files and those take up a lot of space. To get more room, delete some of those video files and covert your music files to 128, if larger. Then resync your iphone. Also if you are using .wav files, covert those to mp3 @ 128

Can a library be too big to share?

I just upgraded to Windows 7 (32 bit) and had to reinstall iTunes (don't know if that is the real issue). My home networked sharing library shows up up however when I select the library to share iTunes thinks for a bit then goes back to the apple icon (like it times out or something). I used to be able to share a library from one computer to another on my home network. I have gone to the computer that has my entire library on it and again I can see my laptop library (which is empty) and seam to be able to access it. Can a library be too big to share?

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Not really understanding - but anyway
.swf - have no idea what that is
.mov - Is NO Video-Codec - but a Container (sort of folder) and can hold Video-Codecs that iMovie can use or not.
Open the .mov - with QuickTime-player (as it can open so many more)
open Inspector [cmd+I] and read
Video Format (Codec) : nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
Frames per second : YY.yy
WHAT does they read ?
iMovie has one very bad thing going - It tries to open Video-Codecs that it really can not use - so all kind of strange behaviors can occur. No Sound / Only Sound no picture etc.
So knowing the true Video-Codec IS VERY IMPORTANT.
Yours Bengt W

My iTunes library is too large for my iPod classic--can I create a separate library so that I can split the current library and sync the distinct libraries onto separate iPods?

My iTunes library is too large for my iPod classic--can I create a separate library so that I can split the current library and sync the distinct libraries onto separate iPods?

- If the Gmail accounts are IMAP one then if the library is erased and then you use the account old email will be redownload
- Easing the library on the MacBook does not effect what is on the iMac. On the other hand if you deleted the messages in the Mail app on the MacBook then they will deleted from all devices.
-See the middle of the following. It would seem to help in your situation
http://www.howtogeek.com/209517/how-to-stop-your-macs-mail-app-from-wasting-giga bytes-of-space/

Itunes 11 window too big for macbook pro

My itunes window is too big for my macbook pro screen. Itunes 11.0.2, macbook 10.8.3. How can I make it fit?

Click here and use one of the scripts to change the size of the window. This works with applications other than iTunes as well.
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ITunes Library getting to big for it's britches

My iTunes library is getting too big for the hard drive on iBook G4. My iPod is 20 GB and my hard drive is 30 GB. Has anyone else run into this problem and if so how did you solve it?
As a temporary fix I dumped all unessential files and software.

Having transfered all of your audio-tracks to an ext. drive, there is no problem synching your iPod.
You should use a 2.5" FW as this will be powered by your iBook while most 2.5" USB drive will cause trouble and might need an external Power supply.
Another possibility is to upgrade your iBook's internal hard disk to 60-80 GB: This is not easy as DIY - you better take your iBook to an authorized service center if choosing this option.
To move your audio files please refer to this document: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301748
Following these instructions you won't loose your playlists, ratings etc.

What are solutions for a way-too-big database?

Hi guys!
I'm a software developer and not very good in database designing. One day, I was asked something like this :
"For example, there is a company with a web application. One day, the database for that application is way too big, caused performance issues and others, what is the solution for that application database?"
At first, I thought that was about using multiple database with single app. But I don't know if I was right.
I want to ask that what are the solutions? If it's "multiple database" then what should I do? Using two connection to 2 database simutaneously?
I appreciate any replies. Thanks!

847617 wrote:
Thanks Lubiez Jean-Val... for your links.
I've got some more advices like :
- "transferring workload to another database using different techniques to copy the data from original db"
- "redesign of the database"
So that means we use 2 different databases?Sometimes it is deemed desirable to keep only fairly recent data on the OLTP database, where the normal transaction activity happens, and replicate the data to another database that also contains historical data. This second database is used for heavy reporting tasks.
And "redesign"?As in, design it from scratch and do it right this time. Make sure all data relations are properly defined to Third Normal Form; make sure all data is typed properly (use DATE columns for dates, NUMBER columns for numbers, etc); make sure you have designed effective indexing; make sure you use the capabilities of the rdbms and do NOT just use it as a data dump.
See http://www.amazon.com/Effective-Oracle-Design-Osborne-ORACLE/dp/0072230657/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1301257486&sr=1-3
are they really good solutions?Like most everything else, "It depends"
It depends on if the proposed solutions are implemented properly and address the root problem. The root problem (or even perceived problem) hasn't yet been defined. You've just assumed that at some undefined point the database becomes "way-too-big" and will cause some sort of problem.
It's assumed that we don't have or can't use partitioning.
And why is that assumed? Yes, you have to have a version of Oracle that supports it, and it is an extra cost license. But like everything else, you and your management have to do a hard-nosed cost/benefit analysis. You may think you can't afford the cost of implementing partitioning, but it may be that you can't afford the expenses derived from NOT implementing it. I don't know what the case is for you, but you and your management should consider the factors instead of just rejecting in out of hand.
:):)...You are making me - a student so excited about the history. From slides rule to the moon....
Edited by: 847617 on Mar 27, 2011 10:01 AMEdited by: EdStevensTN on Mar 27, 2011 3:24 PM

What's the iTunes Library icon?

I looked up some tips on adding songs & videos to iTunes, but it says i need to add it on the iTunes Library icon and i have no idea what that is.

Just File -> Add folder (or File) to library and select the folder or file you want to add.
Or drag the files from the desktop to the Library icon on the left side of iTunes at the top.

My music names in my iphone do not match whats on my itunes library

i have over 2800 songs in my itunes collection, all the names , albums & songs are in the order i prefer it to be in, when i import these songs to my iphone, the names, albums & songs are different & even some are missing

That indicates that they were either purchased with another account or were not iTunes purchases.
For the former, authorize the computer for the account that purchased them.. For the latter you need a third-party program like on of those discussed here:
Recovering your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device: Apple Support Communities

Library is too big

My library folders are gigantic. My system library folder on the Macintosh HD is 38GB. and the library in my user folder is 9 gb! What is going on? I checked mail already and safari's preview. They aren't causing it. Not sure what else it could be. I am running a Mac Mini with OS X snow leopard (the latest build). I have a 2 ghz processor and 4 gb of DDR3 Ram. What is making these files so big? Any ideas?

By "system library folder" I assume you mean the /Library folder, and not /System/Library. If that is the case it depends in part on what you have installed. For instance, if you have GarageBand installed there will be gigabytes worth of various and sundry support files, including things like loops. This stuff gets installed in a couple of sub-folders inside the /Library folder. The easiest way to start sorting things out is to open the /Library folder and put it in List view. Now go to View->Show view options, and check the boxes for show size column, and calculate all sizes. Click on the Size column to sort by size, and wait a bit while the sizes are calculated. The largest sub-folders will be at the top. In my case it is Application Support that is largest, at 5.35GBs. Click the little arrow in front of a large folder, and wait some more while its sub-folders have their sizes calculated. For mine the biggest is GarageBand, at 2.63GBs and Adobe at 1GB. Do the same thing in your home ~/Library folder. Once you know which things are gigantic we can figure out what, if anything, you want to do about it.
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My iTunes is now too big to fit my computer screen. It now wants a resolution of 1024x763. I tried deleting and reinstalling but this doesn't work. How do I get this to fit my computer screen?

I can't view my iTunes screens the library, store or playlists anymore. Can't download or install anything.

Resize the window.

My iPhoto Library is too big for my iMac

My iPhoto Library is now 272gb so is taking all the space on my iMac, so I need to move it off the Mac. I believe I can copy it to an external drive and then just "point" iPhoto at it by holding down the Alt key on launch?
But I am very nervous about losing any or all of my photos if I do this as I don't have a back-up (due to the library size). I don't even have space to run Time Machine. So I would like to check that I would be doing the right thing above please?
Also, I would appreciate any tips on organising photos in my own folders outside iPhoto, please.
I think it is best to import to my own folders from the camera because I tend to open photos in different applications, depending on what I want to do – Preview, Adobe Bridge, Photoshop and now possibly Aperture or Lightroom, because I need to upgrade to either Aperture or Lightroom.
If I import photos to iPhoto I end up exporting hi-res versions to edit in Photoshop etc before publishing them or sending them to anyone. Thus I am actually storing the photos twice, so it is small wonder I have run out of space.
I also have an iPhoto Library on my laptop, and many of these are duplicates of the other iPhoto Library. But I do not have enough space to merge them and get iPhoto Manager to remove the duplicates.
Help!
Thanks,
Sarah

Thank you Larry,
I was wondering how professional photographers organised their work as they would quickly outgrow the space on a Mac hard drive the same as I have now I have been doing a lot more photography for publication.
Because of this I use different programmes for different requirements (either displaying, editing or adding to the photos' inbuilt file information), but keeping the original photos in the iPhoto Library and Hi-Res JPG copies to work on in my own folder before submitting to a client just means I am using double the amount of space to store the photos. And I have set Photoshop as the edit programme, I know about that, and yes they pretty much all need tweaking in Photoshop. It improves them greatly, plus many need cropping.
I am aware of the importance of back-up and even though money is tight I will be getting a new LaCIe external drive to ensure I have enough space for Time Machine to back-up both iPhoto Libraries from both my Macs. But in the meantime I only have space to back them up manually on one LaCie external drive, formatted as Mac OS extended (Journaled) as you say. I hope I can eke out the couple of GBs space left on my Macs until I can get the new drive.
I am not happy about running the iPhoto Libraries from an external drive but due to the space problems I have no alternative.
Going forward I seem to have three alternatives. Either transfer them to Aperture or Lightroom or avoid duplication and storage problems by keeping the originals filed in my own folders for opening in one of these management programmes as required. I currently have folders for both hi-res and low-res edited versions of each photo in a project, as well as the originals in iPhoto. So the best filing system and the best way to reduce storage space is what I was wanting advice on.
ADDITIONAL ADVICE NEEDED ON REMOVING DUPLICATES
Additionally, many of the photos in my laptop iPhoto Library are duplicates of the ones in my main iMac iPhoto Library. Will iPhoto Library Manager work on libraries that are on an external drive? And do you know if it is possible to use iPhoto Library Manger to merge them on my external drive and remove duplicates please?
WILL IPHOTO LIBRARY MANAGER WORK ON LIBRARIES ON AN EXTERNAL DRIVE?
Final question: If I have two iPhoto Libraries on my external drive, is it safe to change their filenames to distinguish between them? Will iPhoto recognise libraries where the names have changed?
Many thanks,
Sarah

Syncing more files than what is in iTunes library?

Hi All,
I did some cleanup work on my MP3 collection last night through updating metadata tags, etc. I then did a reimport of my collection into iTunes. I have roughly 3300 MP3 files. When my ATV started to sync last night, I noticed it trying to sync around 7000 files? When the ATV syncs music, does it sync any other "background" files I should be aware of? I am concerned now that it will fill up my drive but I can't figure out why it isn't just syncing the 3300 files? I didn't make any changes to movies, photos, etc. If music was also setup in playlists, it doesn't try to duplicate those files, right? I cleared them just to be safe and still see a large number. Any help would be appreciated.

If you had already set itunes to sync your photos in a previous session, it will continue to sync them every time until you deselect that option.
I can't help but keep thinking back to the fact that you reorganized/reimported your tunes collection and that twice your content is not far from 7000 items, have a look at how much space your tunes collection takes up in itunes and compare it to how much space is occupied by audio files on your tv (you can see this at the bottom of your sync options), you can also see how much space is occupied by photos and movies etc there.
If there is a large discrepancy in the space occupied by tunes (say twice as much as it should be), could you post back with a step by step of what you did to reorganize your tunes.

Iphoto Library Size Too Big

I am getting increasingly nervous over the size of my Iphoto library as it exceeds 60gb. In prior versions of Iphoto you could open and find photos through the finder. In Iphoto8 you can't, so if something happens to that file, or even the backup you are screwed. Is it possible to break this down into more libraries of more manageable size without duplicating everything? Alternatively if I were to use Aperture, would it make a duplicate database or reference Iphoto; I think smaller libraries might be possible there.

cybermooks:
If you're looking for a method to find a photo for use outside of iPhoto then read Terence Devlin's treatise on file access. There's no need to go into the iPhoto Library package to get to an image file.
If you maintain a recent backup of your library, either with Time Machine or a 3rd party backup application like Synk Standard you'll be able to recover a single file or entire library.
Also, in order to be able to recover from what many users are experiencing, corruption of the library's database file, Library6.iPhoto, you should backup that one file frequently. The tip at the end of my signature below describes one way you can do that very easy, like using the Save feature in many applications.
There is a way to create multiple, smaller libraries and that's by using iPhoto Library Manager. However, if you don't have a backup strategy for them you won't be any better off than having one large library.
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto (iPhoto.Library for iPhoto 5 and earlier) database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger or later), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 6 and 7 libraries and Tiger and Leopard. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.
Note: There now an Automator backup application for iPhoto 5 that will work with Tiger or Leopard.

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