Personal Database Functions, Advantages & Disadvantages
Introduction
In this modern era, numbers of techniques are used to store and manage the data and information. There are a number of database management systems which provides a mechanism to store large amount a data in single or distributed management systems.
Definition
Personal database system is the local database system which is only for one user to store and manage the data and information on their own personal system. There are number of applications are used in local computer to design and managed personal database system.
Functions of personal database
Support one application
Personal database management system requires only one application to store and manage data in personal computer.
Having a few tables
Personal database management system is based on small database consisting of few tables in local or personal computer. It is easily to handle and manage. There is no need to install other devices to access and control the data and information.
Involve one computer
In this database management system only one computer which is involved to store and manage database in personal computer.
Simple design
Design in database management system has much importance for storing and controlling the data. In personal database management system, there is simple design to store data and information.
Advantage of personal database system
Fast processing
Based on the local computer the data can be processed more fast and reliable in terms of handling.
Higher security
Data is stored in personal computer does not need any special security arrangement for authorization of data.
Disadvantage of personal database system:
Fewer amounts of data
Fewer amounts of data and information are stored in personal database management system. There is no connectivity with other computer to get more data.
No connectivity for external database
Personal database management system has only personal database system. There is no connectivity with other computer system or database system to access the data and information.

Further Reading
- 9 Types of Databases
- Distributed Database
- Distributed Database
- Relational Database
- Examples of Relational Database
- Relational Vs. Non-Relational Database