Differences between

1st, 2nd, 3rd Tier

Architecture

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 DATABASE
ARCHITECTURE
A representation of DBMS design. It helps
to design, develop, implement, and
maintain the database management
system.

Dividing the database system into individual

components that can be independently
modified.
1ST TIER
Client, server, and Database all reside
on the same machine.

The data is stored in the local system

or shared drive.

Example : MP3, Ms.Office

 2nd Tier
The presentation layer runs on a client
(PC, Mobile, Tablet, etc.)

Data is stored on a server.

Provides added security to the DBMS

as it is not exposed to the end-user
directly. It also provides direct and
faster communication.
2nd Tier

Advantages and
Disadvantages
Adv Dis
Requires a fairly expensive
Easy maintenance
cost
Small scope which makes it
App performance will
easy for users
degrade on user
Faster communication
satisfaction
 3RD TIER
Contains a presentation layer, an
application layer, and a database
server.

The application layer (business logic

layer) also processes functional logic,
constraint, and rules before passing
data to the user or down to the DBMS.
3rd Tier

Advantages and
Disadvantages
Adv Dis

High performance High complexity

Scalability Complicated settings
Improve data integrity Price costly
Enhance the security
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To separate the Program-data
Supporting
user applications independence
and physical
multiple views of
database the data
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