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Differentiate between centralized and distributed database.

Differentiate between centralized and distributed database.


Centralized Database systemDistributed Database system
1. Data reside a single location1. The data reside in serveral locations
2. Files are kept on the basis of the location of disk drives and names2. Files are kept on the basis of names rather thanlocation.
3.It  does not contain several or nodes.

3. It contains several computer(sites) and communicates with one to another through communication media.

4. No risk of data loss.4. High risk of data theft, hacking ,etc.
5.Suitable for a single organization like school,college, industries,etc. of a location.5.Suitable for a large organization spread in different geographical locations.
6. Low cost 6. High cost



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