What is Modulus and Splitting in Dynamic Hashed File? 

In a Hashed File, the size of the file keeps changing randomly.
If the size of the file increases it is called as "Modulus".
If the size of the file decreases it is called as "Splitting". 

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  • Sep 22nd, 2005
 

The modulus size can be increased by contacting your Unix Admin.

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  • Dec 2nd, 2009
 

Modulo is the calculated value which is calculated by using a Hash File Calculator. It tells the optimal number of groups to be created in the hash file to use it effectively. The Input to this Modulo calculation are the approximate number of records and the width of each record.

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