Database Reference
In-Depth Information
Advantages of centralized DBMS
Only one DBA can manage the single computer.
Back up of data for protection was easy.
User can share hardware peripherals.
Disadvantages of centralized DBMS
More horsepower of mainframe needs to serve the number of users. Large amount of
money is being charged by control company for operating system, application, hardware.
2.9.4 Distributed Database System