old file system/traditional file sysytem
- 2. DEFINITION A filesystem is the methods and data structures that an operating system uses to keep path of files on a disk or partition; that is, the way the files are organized on the disk. the word is also used to refer to a partition or disk that is used to store the files or the type of the file system
- 3. 2ND DEFINITION • File system. Alternatively referred to as file management and sometimes abbreviated as FS, a file system is a method of organizing and retrieving files from a storage medium, such as a hard drive. File systems usually consist of sensitivity pirated into groups called directories.
- 5. ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES OF TRADITIONAL FILE ORGANIZATION • Advantages: 1:Data Security: • Traditional file organization has security advantages over electronic filing. 2:Complexity: Traditional filing systems are less complex than electronic systems, which can make it easier for untrained people to access and manipulate data.
- 6. ADVANTAGES 3:Access Time: 4:Simple to Use: The traditional filing system is very simple to set up and use. 5:Minimal Investment: If you're using a traditional filing system, you also don't have to make an investment in a software database that may include an upfront purchase and ongoing licensing fees.
- 7. DISADVANTAGES • 1) Data Redundancy: • Since each application has its own data file, the same data may have to be recorded and stored in many files. For example, personal file and payroll file, both contain data on employee name. • 2) Data Inconsistency: Data redundancy leads to data inconsistency especially when data is to be updated. Data inconsistency occurs due to the same data items that appear in more than one file do not get updated simultaneously in each and every file
- 8. • The reports produced by the file processing system are program dependent, which means if any change in the format or structure of data and records in the file is tobe made, the programs have to modified similarly. Also, a new program will have to be developed to produce a new report. 4) Program Dependence:
- 9. • 5) Limited Data Sharing: • There is limited data sharing possibilities with the traditional file system. Each application has its own private files and users have little choice to share the data outside their own applications