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Types of Databases

The document outlines different types of databases classified by users, location, and data usage. It describes single user and multi user databases, centralized and distributed databases, as well as operational databases and data warehouses. Each type serves specific functions and user needs within data management systems.

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Types of Databases

The document outlines different types of databases classified by users, location, and data usage. It describes single user and multi user databases, centralized and distributed databases, as well as operational databases and data warehouses. Each type serves specific functions and user needs within data management systems.

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TYPES OF DATABASES

A database is a shared, integrated computer structure that


stores a collection of end user and metadata. A DBMS can
support different types of databases. The databases can be
classified as follows
Based on Users
a) Single User Database: A single use database support only
one user at a time. A single user database that runs on a
personal computer is called personal or desktop
database. There is no sharing of data in single user
database.

b) Multi User Database: A multi user database support


multi users at the same time. When the multiuser database
supports few users (less than 50) then it is called workgroup
database. When the database supports many users (more
than 50) then it is called enterprise database.
Based on Location
a)Centralized Database: A database that supports data
located at a single site (location) is called a centralized
database. This location is most often a central computer or
database system that can be a desktop or server CPU, or a
mainframe computer.
b)Distributed Database: A distributed database is a
database in which data is stored across different physical
locations. It may be stored in multiple computers located in the
same physical location.

A distributed database is a database that consists of two or more


files located in different sites either on the same network or on
entirely different networks. Portions of the database are stored in
multiple physical locations and processing in distributed among
multiple databases nodes.
Based on Data Usage:

a)Operational Database: A database that is designed to


support a company‟s day-to-day operations is called an
operational database. It is also called transactional or production
database. For example, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)
software works with the operational data of an enterprise.

b)Data warehouse: A data warehouse is a large storage space.


It collects data from various sources on locations. The data
warehouse mainly designed for storing data and to generate
information required to make planned decisions. The data
warehouse works with the historical data of an organization.

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