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It Foundation .08 Ch11

Bob and Amy discuss issues with their database, which has been slow due to exponential data growth. They identify the need for logical and physical separation of data, and differentiate between batch and real-time processing. The conversation highlights the importance of database management systems, various database models, and the necessity of implementing strict security protocols to protect sensitive data.

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It Foundation .08 Ch11

Bob and Amy discuss issues with their database, which has been slow due to exponential data growth. They identify the need for logical and physical separation of data, and differentiate between batch and real-time processing. The conversation highlights the importance of database management systems, various database models, and the necessity of implementing strict security protocols to protect sensitive data.

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The Database Dilemma

'Hey, Amy, do you know what the problem is?' questioned Bob, the IT manager.
'Not really,' replied Amy, the database administrator. 'The system's been slow and glitching all
day.'
'I think it's the database,' Bob proposed. 'The data's been growing exponentially, and our current
structure might not be cutting it anymore.'
Amy nodded. 'I agree. We need to distinguish our data view logically and physically to improve
efficiency.'
'What do you mean?' asked Bob.
'Physically, we can separate data into characters, fields, and records, then group them into tables
and databases,' explained Amy. 'Logically, we can use key fields and they are used to integrate
data in a database, like customer IDs or product codes.'
'That makes sense,' Bob said. 'And how does it affect processing?' Can you tell me what are
batch processing and real-time processing and what are the deference’s between them?
'Batch processing is slower but more economical for large data sets,' Amy replied. 'Real-time
processing is faster but more expensive and best suited for smaller, critical data.'
'Databases are important for businesses,' Bob added. 'They store and organize data securely and
allow us to analyze and access it efficiently. But it doesn’t work alone it must have database
management systems '
'True,' said Amy. 'Database models vary based on data structure: hierarchical, network, relational,
multidimensional, or object-oriented.'
'And what about database types?' Bob asked.
'They range from individual to commercial, depending on the size and scope of the organization.'
'Finally, our biggest concern is security,' said Amy. 'Protecting sensitive data from unauthorized
access is paramount.'
'We'll need to implement strict security protocols,' Bob said. 'This database issue is a wake-up
call. We need to invest in a robust system that can handle our growing data demands.'

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