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Multi-parent support.
Somewhat same simplicity as the hierarchical model.
More useful than the hierarchical data model.
Deals with even larger amounts of information than the hierarchical model.
Promotes data integrity.
Many too many relationships support.
Data independence.
Improved data access.
Disadvantages
Data relationships must be predefined.
Much more complex than the hierarchical date model.
Users are still require to know the physical representation of the database
Information can be related in various and complicated ways.
Lack structural independence.
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- Because it has the many-many relationship, network database model can easily be accessed in any
table record in the database
- For more complex data, it is easier to use because of the multiple relationship founded among its
data
- Easier to navigate and search for information because of its flexibility