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Why YOU choose database system instead of simply storing data in OS?
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∙ 15y ago
Operating System (OS) files do NOT hold data for your personal use. Any data in an OS file is used STRICTLY by the OS.
A database system is used for storing data of any kind. A text file is not stored data, so you wouldn't use a database for THAT. But a dictionary of words used in the text file, along with their definitions, could use a database.
Even pics can be stored in a database, and even a list of other files can be stored in a database.
by:Mohammed Abu Lamdy
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 7y agoOperating system files (sometimes referred to as flat files) tend to be rather inflexible to change in their structure. Additionally, accessing the data within them tends to be sequential in nature unless indexing is performed, which adds a layer of complexity to data access and maintenance. Databases on the other hand (especially relational databases) are quite flexible when it comes to change and data can be accessed in a myriad of ways.
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∙ 14y agoAn OS (Operating system) such as windows does not store data.
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When it is more appropriate to use a file system rather than a database?
One answer is when you are dealing with image files like JPGs or PDFs. One mistake I see people making is storing image files within a database. That's a poor design. They bloat the database and can't be indexed. You should store the images in a file system and simply put ponters in the database.
Contrast of database and database system?
A database is simply a collection of pieces of information (data). A text file storing names and phone numbers is a database. A database management system (DBMS) is some software that manages the data within the database such as MySQL. Both the software and the database are considered together when thinking of a DBMS.
What is open office database?
The Open Office database program - is simply called 'Base'
What order are files stored in the database?
simply files are stored in database in upper to lower order.
You do not have access to the database?
This is not a programming issue; simply ask permission from the owner/administrator of the database in question.
What is definition of a database system architecture?
The generalized architecture of a database system is called the ANSI/SPARC model.many commercial systems and research database models fit within this framework.It can be divided into the following three levels : (a) External level or View level (b) Conceptual level (c) Internal level or Physical level By Lubna Khan
What does an inquiry database do?
An inquiry database, in other words, a place where questions are asked, simply asks questions. The inquire so no fraud is committed and etc. That is what an inquiry database does.
How to store junk in my basement?
A person can store junk in their basement by simply storing it there for further use.
What can one store in a Yahoo file?
Yahoo Briefcase is a way of storing online files and photographs for online sharing. You simply log into your account, select a Briefcase folder and upload the relevant files, and name the folder. You can then choose if the file is private or public.
What is an advantage of using a database rather than making a list or a table of information?
There is no difference if you save simply all the data either in Database or List of tables in a excel sheet. But one advantage of storing all the data in the database is, any DBMS software can easily (of course it can take it from Excel sheet too) extract the data using SQL and it can easily provide the following functionality 1. Consistency of the Database 2. Durablily 3. Automicity 4. Isolate transaction execution 5. Data Security By giveing proper authorization. But those things will be missed if you simply store the data in a Excell sheet or list. Those things should be taken care by a programmer by their code.
What happens during a backup?
To put it simply, your computer is storing all of your current files onto any disk drive or memory space you select. It copies your intire file database, including games, music, pictures, and videos into some safely secured area where you can easily restore your documents and computer state from.
How is a database different from a database management system?
A database is simply the data that has been stored in tables. A database management system includes all the elements that are required to work with the database. This would include things like the language to write queries, facilities for creating reports, controls over security and access of data and other elements.
