Centralized vs. Distributed Databases. Case Study

Currently, in information technology domain and implicit in databases domain can be noticed two apparently contradictory approaches: centralization and distribution respectively. Although both aim to produce some benefits, it is a known fact that for any advantage a price must be paid. In addition,...

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Published in:Academic journal of economic studies 2015, Vol.1 (4), p.119-130
Main Authors: Iacob (Ciobanu), Nicoleta Magdalena, Moise, Mirela Liliana
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Economy
ICT Information and Communications Technologies
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Summary:Currently, in information technology domain and implicit in databases domain can be noticed two apparently contradictory approaches: centralization and distribution respectively. Although both aim to produce some benefits, it is a known fact that for any advantage a price must be paid. In addition, in this paper we have presented a case study, e-learning portal performance optimization by using distributed databases technology. In the stage of development in which institutions have branches distributed over a wide geographic area, distributed database systems become more appropriate to use, because they offer a higher degree of flexibility and adaptability then centralized ones.
ISSN:2393-4913
2457-5836