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Types of DBMS Architecture Lesson Two

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Types of DBMS Architecture Lesson Two

Database management system Architecture

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Types of DBMS Architecture

There are several types of DBMS Architecture that we use according to the usage
requirements. Types of DBMS Architecture are discussed here.
• 1-Tier Architecture
• 2-Tier Architecture
• 3-Tier Architecture

1-Tier Architecture
In 1-Tier Architecture the database is directly available to the user, the user can
directly sit on the DBMS and use it that is, the client, server, and Database are all
present on the same machine. For Example: to learn SQL we set up an SQL server
and the database on the local system. This enables us to directly interact with the
relational database and execute operations. The industry won’t use this
architecture they logically go for 2-tier and 3-tier Architecture.

DBMS 1-Tier Architecture

Advantages of 1-Tier Architecture


Below mentioned are the advantages of 1-Tier Architecture.
• Simple Architecture: 1-Tier Architecture is the most simple architecture to set
up, as only a single machine is required to maintain it.
• Cost-Effective: No additional hardware is required for implementing 1-Tier
Architecture, which makes it cost-effective.
• Easy to Implement: 1-Tier Architecture can be easily deployed, and hence it is
mostly used in small projects.
2-Tier Architecture
The 2-tier architecture is similar to a basic client-server model. The application at
the client end directly communicates with the database on the server side. APIs
like ODBC and JDBC are used for this interaction. The server side is responsible for
providing query processing and transaction management functionalities. On the
client side, the user interfaces and application programs are run. The application
on the client side establishes a connection with the server side to communicate
with the DBMS.
An advantage of this type is that maintenance and understanding are easier, and
compatible with existing systems. However, this model gives poor performance
when there are a large number of users.

DBMS 2-Tier Architecture

Advantages of 2-Tier Architecture


• Easy to Access: 2-Tier Architecture makes easy access to the database, which
makes fast retrieval.
• Scalable: We can scale the database easily, by adding clients or upgrading
hardware.
• Low Cost: 2-Tier Architecture is cheaper than 3-Tier Architecture and Multi-Tier
Architecture.
• Easy Deployment: 2-Tier Architecture is easier to deploy than 3-Tier
Architecture.
• Simple: 2-Tier Architecture is easily understandable as well as simple because
of only two components.
3-Tier Architecture
In 3-Tier Architecture, there is another layer between the client and the server.
The client does not directly communicate with the server. Instead, it interacts with
an application server which further communicates with the database system and
then the query processing and transaction management takes place. This
intermediate layer acts as a medium for the exchange of partially processed data
between the server and the client. This type of architecture is used in the case of
large web applications.
DBMS 3-Tier Architecture

Advantages of 3-Tier Architecture


• Enhanced scalability: Scalability is enhanced due to the distributed
deployment of application servers. Now, individual connections need not be
made between the client and server.
• Data Integrity: 3-Tier Architecture maintains Data Integrity. Since there is a
middle layer between the client and the server, data corruption can be
avoided/removed.
• Security: 3-Tier Architecture Improves Security. This type of model prevents
direct interaction of the client with the server thereby reducing access to
unauthorized data.
Disadvantages of 3-Tier Architecture
• More Complex: 3-Tier Architecture is more complex in comparison to 2-Tier
Architecture. Communication Points are also doubled in 3-Tier Architecture.
• Difficult to Interact: It becomes difficult for this sort of interaction to take
place due to the presence of middle layers.

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