Tables within a database management system (DBMS) need primary keys and defined indexes in order for the DBMS to have the opportunity to provide good query performance. Without indexing, the worst ...

A file system is designed to create an interface where a user can store and update files of all types, and maintain the integrity of those files.<BR><BR>A DBMS is designed to store defined data ...

Another problem that occurs frequently with batch database program development is the tendency for developers to think in terms of file processing, rather than database processing. This is especially ...