Understanding Database System Architecture

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What is the reason for not storing the database in the main memory?

  • Main memory is slower than secondary storage devices
  • Main memory is volatile in nature (correct)
  • Main memory cannot handle large data volumes
  • Main memory has limited storage capacity

Why are secondary storage devices like hard disks or SSDs not sufficient for handling the increased volume of data?

  • They are not compatible with database systems
  • They are volatile in nature
  • They have limited capacity compared to the increasing data volume (correct)
  • They are slower than main memory

What is the primary solution for handling the enormous amount of data in the contemporary world?

  • Reducing the volume of data
  • Storage servers, data centers, or cloud (correct)
  • Using secondary storage devices exclusively
  • Increasing the capacity of main memory

What happens to the data when a user deletes a post from their social media account?

<p>It is not actually deleted from the server (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an organization handling an enormous amount of data every day?

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What is the reason for not storing the database in the main memory?

<p>Main memory is volatile and cannot store large volumes of data (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are secondary storage devices like hard disks or SSDs not sufficient for handling the increased volume of data?

<p>The increased volume of data exceeds the storage capacity of these devices (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the data when a user deletes a post from their social media account?

<p>The post is deleted from the user's view but remains stored in the server (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary solution for handling the enormous amount of data in the contemporary world?

<p>Storage servers, data centers, or cloud capable of handling large volumes of data (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What organization handles an enormous amount of data every day as mentioned in the text?

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Study Notes

Data Storage Challenges

  • Main memory is not used to store databases because of its limited capacity and volatility, which makes it unreliable for long-term data storage.

Limitations of Secondary Storage

  • Hard disks and SSDs are not sufficient for handling increased data volumes due to their limited capacity, slow access times, and high cost.

Big Data Solution

  • The primary solution for handling enormous amounts of data is to use distributed storage systems, such as cloud storage, which provide scalability, high availability, and low cost.

Data Deletion

  • When a user deletes a post from their social media account, the data is not immediately deleted but rather marked for deletion and may still be stored on the server for a period of time before being permanently deleted.

Example of Big Data Handling

  • Facebook is an example of an organization that handles an enormous amount of data every day, with billions of users and a vast amount of user-generated content.

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