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RDBMS Benefits and Limitations

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RDBMS Benefits and Limitations

Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS) organize data into tables with rows and columns, establishing relationships between these tables using keys. This structured approach offers benefits like data integrity through constraints and ACID properties (Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, Durability), ensuring reliable transactions. However, RDBMS can face limitations regarding scalability, especially with massive datasets, and may not be the optimal choice for handling unstructured or semi-structured data due to their rigid schema.

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