What Are Disadvantages Of Dbms?
Although there are many advantages of DBMS, the DBMS may also have some minor disadvantages. These are: 1. Cost of Hardware & Software A processor with high speed of data processing and memory of large size is required to run the DBMS software. It means that you have to up grade the hardware used for file-based system. Similarly, DBMS software is also very costly. 2. Cost of Data Conversion When a computer file-based system is replaced with a database system, the data stored into data file must be converted to database file. It is very difficult and costly method to convert data of data files into database. You have to hire database and system designers along with application programmers. Alternatively, you have to take the services of some software house. So a lot of money has to be paid for developing software. • 3. Cost of Staff Trailing Most DBMSs are often complex systems so the training for users to use the DBMS is required. Training is required at all levels, including programmi
