DataBases

DataBases

1. Paper Databases

   • Advantages
     • Cost less
     • I don't know any more.
     • easy way of correcting things if it goes wrong
     • Easy access to it
   • Disadvantages
     • Slow and hard to update
     • Slow
     • Can be lost or stolen
     • It can easily get damaged
     • It cost more for big shops and less for small shops because small shops will don't need to much paper
     • For big shops they have to use tons of paper for database.
     • Also small shops don't waste much paper but big companies use tons of paper and it's bad for enviroment
   • Small companies/shops
   • Catalogues

2. Computer Databases

   • Disadvantages
     • can be hacked
     • Can get lost
     • If you made password to lock you'r data base you may forget it
     • Database can crash
     • You might not be able to get your back up files open
   • Advantages
     • fast update
     • More secure
     • Faster
     • You can back the files up
     • Tons of storage
     • You can always access the database.
     • It costs less because you don't need to pay if you want to update it.
   • Argos stock checker
   • Microsoft
   • Apple
   • Shops
     • Schools
   • Computer history
   • Work/factories
   • Games
   • Microsoft office
   • Date and time
   • Search engine
   • Computer memory (history)
   • bank
   • Police station
   • google
   • Mcrosoft account
   • Browser History
   • PayPal

3. Both

   • Homework planner
   • Argos Catalogue
   • Calendar
   • School register
   • yellow pages
   • Small shops