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The document compares Database Management Systems (DBMS) and file systems, highlighting the advantages of DBMS such as data integrity, security, and consistency, while also noting its disadvantages including cost and complexity. It discusses key features like data independence, concurrency control, backup and recovery, and security measures. Overall, it concludes that DBMS is more suitable for complex applications due to its superior features.

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Binit

The document compares Database Management Systems (DBMS) and file systems, highlighting the advantages of DBMS such as data integrity, security, and consistency, while also noting its disadvantages including cost and complexity. It discusses key features like data independence, concurrency control, backup and recovery, and security measures. Overall, it concludes that DBMS is more suitable for complex applications due to its superior features.

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File Systems vs.

DBMS: A
Comprehensive Comparison
Advantages of DBMS
Data Integrity Data Security Data Consistency

DBMS enforces constraints. This Access controls protect sensitive Reduces redundancy.
ensures data is accurate and information. This prevents
consistent. unauthorized access.
Disadvantages of DBMS
Cost Complexity
DBMS can be expensive. This DBMS are complex to setup
includes software, hardware, and manage. Training is
and admin costs. essential to use a DBMS
efficiently.

Overhead
DBMS requires overhead for managing resources. This can impact
performance.
Data Independence in DBMS

Reduced Maintenance Logical Independence


Changes in storage structures do Changes in the logical structure
not affect applications. This don't impact applications.
simplifies maintenance. Applications and physical
implementation are separated.
Concurrency Control in DBMS
Atomicity
1

Consistency
2

Isolation
3

Durability
4
Backup and Recovery in DBMS

1 Regular Backups
Scheduled backups protect against data loss.

Transaction Logs
2
Logs track changes for point-in-time recovery.

3 Recovery Procedures
Defined steps restore the database.
Security Features in DBMS

1 Encryption

2 Auditing

3 Authentication

4 Authorization
Conclusion
DBMS offers superior features compared to file systems. Features
include data integrity, security, and concurrency control. DBMS is
suitable for complex applications. This presentation covered key
aspects.

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