Static Database Management System

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What Does Static Database Management System Mean?

A static database management system (static DBMS) is an information-based relationship structured to facilitate update and retrieval in terms of inherent relationships. Static database management systems are either hierarchical or network database management systems.

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Techopedia Explains Static Database Management System

Static database management systems are created in a static environment where the location of related records are known. Static DBMS is a hierarchical, or CODACYL, DBMS that facilitates rapid and high-volume data processing.

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