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What is database? || Definition, Information about database

 

What is database?

A database is an organized collection of information or data, typically stored electronically in a computer system. A database usually controlled by a database management system (DBMS).




 

Application of database

Banking

University

Telecommunication

Auditing

Airlines


Characteristics of database

I, It can provide a clear and logical view of the process that manipulates data.

II, It contains ACID properties which maintain data healthy.

III, DBMS provide automatic backup and recovery.

IV, It provides security of data.

 

Advantage of database

Control data integrity: It maintains data which stored in the database because all the data are stored at one place.

Data sharing: In DBMS, the authorized user of an organization can share the data among multiple users.

Backup: It provides a backup when data get lose.

Reduce time: It reduces the time consume during developing or maintenance.



Disadvantage of database

Cost of component: To make the database need software and hardware.

Size: It occupies a large space of disk of large file.

Complexity: It stored large number of data which can’t maintain easily.

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