Ordinary file cabinets just take up too much space in the building. Most employers still save hard copies, but they are kept in storage buildings or warehouses instead of the building. Nowadays, everything is saved on computer files.
traditional file based approach
Traditional approach, Current practice approach, reaction approach, cafeteria approach, human service approach
•Database approach: approach whereby a pool of related data is shared by multiple application programs; offers significant advantages over traditional file-based approach
Database Approach vs. Traditional File ProcessingSelf contained nature of database systems (database contains both data and meta-data).Data Independence: application programs and queries are independent of how data is actually stored.Data sharing.Controlling redundancies and inconsistencies.Secure access to database; Restricting unauthorized access.Enforcing Integrity Constraints.Backup and Recovery from system crashes.Support for multiple-users and concurrent access.
Traditional file management lacks in may ways from DBMS we use today.1) Traditional FPS does not maintain data integrity. 2) Traditional FPS does not maintain data consistency. 3) Traditional FPS does not support and allow to use query .
features of file based approach
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What are the advantages and disadvatages of the humanistc approach?
A disadvantage of a traditional file system is human error. When a file is filed in the wrong place it can be a long time before the file is located. Another disadvantage is the possibility of fire destroying the records. An advantage to this type of filing system is that there is a hard copy of everything that is filed. A file can be copied for several users of the file.
advantages and disadvantages of transfer function?
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