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Distributed Introduction

A distributed database system is a collection of interconnected databases located across multiple physical locations that communicate over a network. While each database can be managed independently, they are logically related and represent a single database. A distributed database management system (DDBMS) allows users to access and manipulate the distributed data as if it were located in a single place by synchronizing updates across sites and maintaining data integrity. Distributed databases provide benefits like improved reliability, scalability, and performance for organizations with data and users distributed globally.

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Distributed Introduction

A distributed database system is a collection of interconnected databases located across multiple physical locations that communicate over a network. While each database can be managed independently, they are logically related and represent a single database. A distributed database management system (DDBMS) allows users to access and manipulate the distributed data as if it were located in a single place by synchronizing updates across sites and maintaining data integrity. Distributed databases provide benefits like improved reliability, scalability, and performance for organizations with data and users distributed globally.

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Distributed Database System

 A distributed database is a collection of multiple interconnected databases,


which are spread physically across various locations that communicate via a
computer network
 Databases in the collection are logically interrelated with each other
 Often they represent a single logical database
 Data is physically stored across multiple sites
 Data in each site can be managed by a DBMS independent of the other sites
 The processors in the sites are connected via a network
 A distributed database is not a loosely connected file system
 A distributed database incorporates transaction processing
 A distributed database management system (DDBMS) is a centralized software
system that manages a distributed database in a manner as if it were all stored in
a single location
 It is used to create, retrieve, update and delete DD
 It synchronizes the database periodically and provides access mechanisms by the
virtue of which the distribution becomes transparent to the users
 It ensures that the data modified at any site is universally updated
 It is used in application areas where large volumes of data are processed and
accessed by numerous users simultaneously
 It maintains confidentiality and data integrity of the databases
 Distributed Nature of Organizational Units
 Most organizations in the current times are subdivided into multiple units that are
physically distributed over the globe
 Each unit requires its own set of local data
 Thus, the overall database of the organization becomes distributed

 Need for Sharing of Data


 The multiple organizational units often need to communicate with each other
and share their data and resources
 Support for OLTP
 Online Transaction Processing (OLTP) work upon diversified systems which may have
common data
 Database Recovery
 One of the common techniques used in DDBMS is replication of data across different sites
 Replication of data automatically helps in data recovery if database in any site is damaged

 Support for Multiple Application Software


 Most organizations use a variety of application software each with its specific database
support
 DDBMS provides a uniform functionality for using the same data among different platforms
 Modular Development
 If the system needs to be expanded to new locations or new units, in centralized database
systems, the action requires substantial efforts and disruption in the existing functioning
 However, in distributed databases, the work simply requires adding new computers and local
data to the new site and finally connecting them to the distributed system, with no
interruption in current functions

 More Reliable
 In case of database failures, the total system of centralized databases comes to a halt
 Better Response
 If data is distributed in an efficient manner, then user requests can be met from local data
itself, thus providing faster response
 On the other hand, in centralized systems, all queries have to pass through the central
computer for processing, which increases the response time
 Lower Communication Cost
 In distributed database systems, if data is located locally where it is mostly used, then the
communication costs for data manipulation can be minimized
 This is not feasible in centralized systems

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