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# Limiting Size of Created Disk Temporary Files and Tables

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[Limiting Size of Created Disk Temporary Files and Tables Overview](/docs/server/security/limiting-size-of-created-disk-temporary-files-and-tables/limiting-size-of-created-disk-temporary-files-and-tables-overview.md)
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Overview of the feature introduced in MariaDB 11.5 to limit disk space used by temporary files and internal on-disk temporary tables to prevent disk exhaustion.
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[max\_tmp\_session\_space\_usage System Variable](/docs/server/security/limiting-size-of-created-disk-temporary-files-and-tables/max_tmp_session_space_usage-system-variable.md)
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Documentation for the system variable that restricts the maximum total size of temporary files and tables allowed for an individual user session.
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[max\_tmp\_total\_space\_usage System Variable](/docs/server/security/limiting-size-of-created-disk-temporary-files-and-tables/max_tmp_total_space_usage-system-variable.md)
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Reference for the global system variable that defines the maximum cumulative disk space all user connections can consume for temporary files and tables.
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