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RDBMS FUNDAMENTALS - Concept of a Database
Concept of a Database :
Traditional Approach : In this approach, independent application programs access their own independent data files. This results in many problems in data storage and retrieval.
Database Approach : In this approach, all application access a common database, which is a centralized data storage system.
This approach has the following advantages :
Redundancy of data storage is reduced, Inconsistency in data is eliminated and Data sharing between applications is possible.
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