Forum Discussion about pros and cons of Conventional File Processing System

Advantage
1. Backup:
It is possible to take faster and automatic back-up of database stored in files of computer-based systems
2. Compactness:
It is possible to store data compactly.
3. Data Retrieval:
Computer-based systems provide enhanced data retrieval techniques to retrieve data stored in files in easy and efficient way.
4. Editing:
It is easy to edit any information stored in computers in form of files.
5. Remote Access:
In computer-based systems,it is possible to access data remotely.
6. Sharing:
Data stored in files of computer-based systems ca be shared among multiple users at a same time.

Disadvantage
1. Data Redundancy:
It is possible that the same information may be duplicated in different files.this leads to data redundancy results in memory wastage.
2. Data Inconsistency:
Because of data redundancy,it is possible that data may not be in consistent state.
3. Difficulty in Accessing Data:
Accessing data is not convenient and efficient in file processing system.
4. Security Problems:
Database should be accessible to users in limited way.

*Advantage of File-oriented system:
1. Backup:
It is possible to take faster and automatic back-up of database stored in files of computer-based systems.
computer systems provide functionalities to serve this purpose.it is also possible to develop specific application program for this purpose.
2. Compactness:
It is possible to store data compactly.
3. Data Retrieval:
Computer-based systems provide enhanced data retrieval techniques to retrieve data stored in files in easy and efficient way.
4. Editing:
It is easy to edit any information stored in computers in form of files.
Specific application programs or editing software can be used for this purpose.
5. Remote Access:
In computer-based systems,it is possible to access data remotely.
so,to access data it is not necessary for a user to remain present at location where these data are kept.
6. Sharing:
Data stored in files of computer-based systems ca be shared among multiple users at a same time.
*Disadvantage of File-oriented system:
1. Data Redundancy:
It is possible that the same information may be duplicated in different files.this leads to data redundancy results in memory wastage.
2. Data Inconsistency:
Because of data redundancy,it is possible that data may not be in consistent state.
3. Difficulty in Accessing Data:
Accessing data is not convenient and efficient in file processing system.
4. Limited Data Sharing:
Data are scattered in various files.also different files may have different formats and these files may be stored in different folders may be of different departments.
So, due to this data isolation, it is difficult to share data among different applications.
5. Integrity Problems:
Data integrity means that the data contained in the database in both correct and consistent.for this purpose the data stored in database must satisfy correct and constraints.
6. Atomicity Problems:
Any operation on database must be atomic.
this means, it must happen in its entirely or not at all.

Advantage of File-oriented system:
Backup: It is possible to take faster and automatic back-up of database stored in files of computer-based systems. ...
Compactness: It is possible to store data compactly.
Data Retrieval: ...
Editing: ...
Remote Access: ...
Sharing:
Disadvantage of File-oriented system:
Data Redundancy: It is possible that the same information may be duplicated in different files. ...
Data Inconsistency: ...
Difficulty in Accessing Data: ...
Limited Data Sharing: ...
Integrity Problems: ...
Atomicity Problems: ...
Concurrent Access Anomalies: ...
Security Problems:

Advantage
1. Backup:
It is possible to take faster and automatic back-up of database stored in files of computer-based systems
2. Compactness:
It is possible to store data compactly.
3. Data Retrieval:
Computer-based systems provide enhanced data retrieval techniques to retrieve data stored in files in easy and efficient way.
4. Editing:
It is easy to edit any information stored in computers in form of files.
5. Remote Access:
In computer-based systems,it is possible to access data remotely.
6. Sharing:
Data stored in files of computer-based systems ca be shared among multiple users at a same time.

Disadvantage
1. Data Redundancy:
It is possible that the same information may be duplicated in different files.this leads to data redundancy results in memory wastage.
2. Data Inconsistency:
Because of data redundancy,it is possible that data may not be in consistent state.
3. Difficulty in Accessing Data:
Accessing data is not convenient and efficient in file processing system.
4. Security Problems:
Database should be accessible to users in limited way.

Advantage
1. Backup:
It is possible to take faster and automatic back-up of database stored in files of computer-based systems
2. Compactness:
It is possible to store data compactly.
3. Data Retrieval:
Computer-based systems provide enhanced data retrieval techniques to retrieve data stored in files in easy and efficient way.
4. Editing:
It is easy to edit any information stored in computers in form of files.
5. Remote Access:
In computer-based systems,it is possible to access data remotely.
6. Sharing:
Data stored in files of computer-based systems ca be shared among multiple users at a same time.

Disadvantage
1. Data Redundancy:
It is possible that the same information may be duplicated in different files.this leads to data redundancy results in memory wastage.
2. Data Inconsistency:
Because of data redundancy,it is possible that data may not be in consistent state.
3. Difficulty in Accessing Data:
Accessing data is not convenient and efficient in file processing system.
4. Security Problems:
Database should be accessible to users in limite

here i learn about file processing system , advantage and disadvantage .

in this lesson i have learn conventional file processing system , advantage and disadvantage

In daily life, we come across various needs to store data. It can be maintaining daily household bills, bank account details, salary details, payment details, student information, student reports, books in the library, etc. How it will be recorded in one place so that we can get it back when required? It should be recorded in such a way that

Should be able to get the data any point in time latter
Should be able to add details to it whenever required
Should be able to modify stored information, as needed
Should also be able to delete them
In the traditional approach, before to computer, all pieces of information were stored in papers. When we need information, we used to search through the papers. If we know a particular date or category of information we are searching for, we go to that particular session in the papers. When we want to update or delete some data, we search for it and modify them or strike off them. If the data is limited, then all these tasks are easy. Imagine library information or information about a student in school, or a banking system! How do we search for single required data in papers? It is a never-ending task! Yes, Computers solved our problems.

It take faster and automatic back-up of database stored in files of computer-based systems.
computer systems provide functionalities to serve this purpose.it is also possibl hee to develop specific application program for this purposes

Advantage:
1. Privacy: - Limited access means privacy of data.
2. Easy access to data – Database systems manages data in such a way so that the data is easily accessible with fast response times.
3. Flexible: - Database systems are more flexible than file processing systems.

Disadvantages:
1. Program-Data Dependence. File descriptions are stored within each application program that accesses a given file.
2. Excessive Program Maintenance. The preceding factors create a heavy program maintenance load

in this lesson i have learn conventional file processing system , advantage and disadvantage