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Linking Database

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by - delegate Nancy [7 posts] (2008 Jun 23 Mon, 16:16) Reply

What is the benefit of linking database rather than importing?

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RE: Linking Database

by - trainer Carlos gold contributer [496 posts] (2008 Jun 27 Fri, 11:12) Reply

Hi Nancy

If you import a data table into your database there are a few drawbacks:

1: Data duplication. There is an extra set of records taking up disk space

2: If any changes are made on the tables they cannot be seen by the other party

So in linking tables space is saved and most importantly any changes in the table are automatically seen by those linked to the table

Hope this helps

Carlos