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Distributed Databases: by Chien-Pin Hsu CS157B Section 1 Nov 11, 2004
Distributed Databases: by Chien-Pin Hsu CS157B Section 1 Nov 11, 2004
by Chien-Pin Hsu
CS157B Section 1
Nov 11, 2004
In a heterogeneous distributed
database system, at least one of the
databases uses different schemas and
software.
Replication
– System maintains multiple copies of data, stored in
different sites, for faster retrieval and fault tolerance.
Fragmentation
– Relation is partitioned into several fragments stored in
distinct sites
Disadvantages:
Performance - may be slower
Integrity - more difficult
Horizontal Fragmentation