Types Of Databases

Types Of Databases

1. Online

   • Why they are used?
     • Online databases are used on the internet which allows everyone in the world that have assess to the internet can use it which maximize the amount of customers. They are assessed by a webpage and the customers can see up to date data.
   • Examples
     • Amazon and eBay

2. Local and Networked

   • Local
     • Why they are used?
       • Local databases can only be used by one person at a time which allows no one else to see the information that is stored on the database. Local databases are internally used.
     • Examples
       • finance company
   • Networked
     • Why they are used?
       • Networked databases can be used by more than one person at a time, Other people can see the information stored. This allows you to operate it on more than one device.
     • Examples

3. Flat and relational

   • Flat
     • Why they are used?
       • Flat databases has one table of everyone's information.
     • Examples
       • For smaller companies that don't deal with alot of companies.
   • Relational
     • Examples
       • For larger companies who deal with a lot of customers.
     • Why they are used?