Issues - Centralised Database management system

A single database maintained in one location. It is usually managed by a database administrator. Access to the database is via a communications network, such as a local area network, or wide area network.

• Examples:
  • Some major banks do all their processing on a mainframe, in some cases in a different country.
  • Airline reservation systems need to be centralised to avoid double bookings.
  • Inland Revenue in New Zealand is countrywide

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