Types of databases

Types of databases

1. online

   • why are they used with example
     • on the internet
     • accessed by a webpage
     • see the information from around the world.
     • automatically take 1 product away if someone buys something
     • most online
     • easy to access

2. flat and relational

   • flat
     • examples
       • why are they used?
         • one table of everyone's information
         • more data uses more
         • can make mistakes
   • relational
     • examples
       • takes away repeated data
       • less likely to make mistakes
       • using less memory

3. local and networked

   • local
     • examples
       • 1 can only use it at once
       • finance use
       • no one can see this information
   • networked
     • examples
       • good for the internal use
       • not used by clients or customers
       • only the staff can use it
       • more people can use it at once