MultipartArchive
MultipartArchive is a concept describing an archive that is stored or transmitted as multiple discrete files, or volumes, while representing a single logical container. It is commonly used to facilitate transfer over size-limited channels, support long-term backups, or enable distribution across media with finite capacity. The volumes collectively contain all data and metadata needed to reconstruct the original archive.
A multipart archive typically includes an index or manifest that records the number of volumes, their sequence,
Formats and implementations vary. Real-world variants include ZIP-based split archives that pair a base file with
Use cases include distributing large datasets over email or cloud storage with per-file limits, archiving very