Prelim-Handout1 [Part3: Types of Databases]

Single-user database

 A type of database that supports only one user at a time.

Desktop database

A single user database that runs on a personal computer.

Multiuser database

A type of database that supports multiple users at the same time.

Workgroup database

A type of database that supports a relatively small number of users or a specific department within an organization.

Enterprise database

A type of database that is used by the entire organization and supports many users across many departments.

Centralized database

A type of database that supports data located at a single site.

Distributed database

A type of database that supports data distributed across several different sites.

Cloud database

A database that is created and maintained using cloud services, such as Microsoft Azure or Amazon AWS.

General-purpose database

A database that contains a wide variety of data used in multiple disciplines.

Discipline-specific database

A type of database that contains data focused on specific subject areas.

Operational database

A type of database designed primarily to support a company's day-to-day operations.

Analytical database

A type of database focused primarily on storing historical data and business metrics used for tactical or strategic decision making.