Course: Database Systems Discussion 1 (Chapter 23): What are the main reasons for an potential advantages of distributed databases? Instructions: Your response to the initial question should be 350

Course: Database Systems

Discussion 1 (Chapter 23): What are the main reasons for an potential advantages of distributed databases?

Instructions:  Your response to the initial question should be 350 words.  Next respond to two postings provided by your classmates. The first post should be made by Wednesday 11:59 p.m., EST. I am looking for active engagement in the discussion.  Please engage early and often. You are require to create your initial thread in order to view and respond to the threads posted by other students.  There must be at least one APA formatted reference (and APA in-text citation) to support the thoughts in the post as needed.  Do not use direct quotes, rather rephrase the author's words and continue to use in-text citations.

Discussion 2 (Chapter 24): What are the main characteristics of NOSQL systems in the area related to data models and query languages? OR What are the main characteristics of NOSQL systems in the area related to distributed systems and distributed databases?  Pick ONE questions to answer for your initial contribution. 

Instructions:  Your response to the initial question should be 250-300 words.  Next respond to two postings provided by your classmates. The first post should be made by Wednesday 11:59 p.m., EST. I am looking for active engagement in the discussion.  Please engage early and often. You are require to create your initial thread in order to view and respond to the threads posted by other students.  There must be at least one APA formatted reference (and APA in-text citation) to support the thoughts in the post as needed.  Do not use direct quotes, rather rephrase the author's words and continue to use in-text citations.