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Is file and database same?

A database is generally used for storing related, structured data, with well defined data formats, in an efficient manner for insert, update and/or retrieval (depending on application). On the other hand, a file system is a more unstructured data store for storing arbitrary, probably unrelated data. 30 июн. 2016 г.


What is the difference between file and database?

A File System is a collection of raw data files stored in the hard-drive, whereas a database is intended for easily organizing, storing and retrieving large amounts of data. In other words, a database holds a bundle of organized data typically in a digital form for one or more users.

Is a database just a file?

Whatever you want to call it, a database is just a set of records stored to disk. Whether you're creating the file, or MySQL, SQLite or whatever is creating the file(s), they're both databases. What you're missing is the complex functionality that has been built into the database systems to make them easier to use.

What is the difference between file and DBMS?

File System helps to store a collection of raw files of data into a hard disk, while DBMS is a software system, and it helps to store, manipulate or recover data.

What is a file in a database called?

A flat-file database is a database stored in a file called a flat file. Records follow a uniform format, and there are no structures for indexing or recognizing relationships between records. The file is simple. A flat file can be a plain text file (e.g. csv, txt or tsv), or a binary file.

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