File-based Management System vs. Database Management System
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File-based Management System vs. Database Management System
| File-based Management System | Database Management System |
|---|---|
| Needs individual application program to perform any operation on data file. | Any operation on data file is done using single-line commands. |
| Programming is done using 3GL (Third Generation Languages, such as COBOL, C, PASCAL). | Programming is done using 4GL (Fourth Generation Languages such, as SQL-Structured Query Language). |
| Transaction management is very difficult. | Transaction management is easy. |
| Same data file cannot be used simultaneously. | Same data file can be used simultaneously. |
| Security features cannot be enforced. | Security features can be enforced. |
| Backup and recovery facility is not available. | Backup and recovery facility is available. |
| Duplication of data cannot be minimized. | Duplication of data can be minimized. |
| Examples: C, COBOL, PASCAL languages’ file management system. | Example: dBASE, FoxPro, MS Access, Oracle. |