Advantages

• No redundant data
• No data inconsistencies
• Increased accessibility of needed data by varied users
• Increased flexibility in meeting changing needs of varied users
• Reduced programming and development costs long-term

Disadvantages

• Less control over data integrity
• Potential data security and privacy problems
• Requires much larger computer
• DBMS system and database must always be on-line
• Responses can be slower
• More costly software

 - R Kulzick – 6/20/00 -