DBMS vs FPS ( File Processing System)
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Flexibility
Because programs and data are independent, programs don’t have to be modified when types of unrelated data are added to or deleted from database or when physical storage changes.
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Fast Response to Information Requests
Because data are integrated into single database, complex requests can be handled much more rapidly then if the data were located in separate, non-integrated files.( Faster response means better service to user )
Multiple Access
Database software allows data to be accessed in a variety of ways & often, by using several programming languages.
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Lower User Training Cost
Users often find it easier to learn such systems & training costs may be reduced. Also, the total time taken to process request may be shorter, which would increase productivity.
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Less Storage
All occurrences of data need to be stored once thereby eliminating the storage of redundant data. System developer & database designers often use data normalization to minimize database data redundancy.
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Data Integration
File format of file system could cause interface headaches & inefficiencies.
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Up-to-Date information to all users at same time
- Reduced application developed time
- Shared & accessed data easily on easily on any system anywhere
