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Spreadsheet Vs Database

Spreadsheets like Excel are simple to use for basic data entry and calculations but have disadvantages like repeated data entry, limited data validation and sharing capabilities, and an upper limit on rows. Databases like MS SQL Server allow for stronger data validation, multi-user sharing and security, flexible reporting, and eliminate repeated data entry but require more setup and knowledge of SQL. The best tool depends on the specific data processing needs and tradeoffs between ease of use and functionality.

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Spreadsheet Vs Database

Spreadsheets like Excel are simple to use for basic data entry and calculations but have disadvantages like repeated data entry, limited data validation and sharing capabilities, and an upper limit on rows. Databases like MS SQL Server allow for stronger data validation, multi-user sharing and security, flexible reporting, and eliminate repeated data entry but require more setup and knowledge of SQL. The best tool depends on the specific data processing needs and tradeoffs between ease of use and functionality.

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Marietta Fragata Ramiterre
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How different Products rate in terms of processing Grid information

Spreadsheets
Advantages
Simple to use
Graphics easier to setup
Easy data duplication
Cell formulas & Calculations

Databases, such as MS SQL Server


Advantages
Multi- user sharing
User level Security application greater
Data validation & checking
Strong Search and Retrieval
Can eliminate repeated data
Data entry can be done with strong
validation
Rules can be applied to data relationships
(i.e. no sale can exist without a customer)
No upper row limit
Multiple Presentation formats

Understanding What Each Tool Is For


Excel vs Access Outline clip

essing Grid information

Disadvantages
Repeated Data
Data entry
Data validation & Checking
Data sharing / Collaboration
Search and Retrieval
Error Debugging
Upper row limit (65000 for Excel)
Easy data duplication
Formula errors

L Server
Disadvantages
Harder to setup
Expense of Database
Knowledge of Structured Query
Language (SQL) takes time to learn.

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